Unlocked

Slant Magazine by Chuck Bowen

With its dull mixture of indifferently staged exposition and action, it suggests a primitive side-scrolling video game.

Screen International by Fionnuala Halligan

Preposterous, nonsensical, but fun nonetheless, Unbroken frustrates as much as it entertains.

The New York Times by Glenn Kenny

I suppose this went down easily enough for me because I grew up with this kind of stuff, and can surrender to it as a kind of cinematic comfort food. But still. For those not so inclined, the entertainment value could conceivably be derived from the brisk, no-nonsense direction by Michael Apted, and the talents of what they used to call “an all-star cast”.

Variety by Guy Lodge

An anonymously enjoyable espionage thriller that, for purposes of memory, all but self-destructs the second the closing credits begin to roll.

Chicago Tribune by Katie Walsh

With its unexpected story and businesslike filmmaking, Unlocked proves to be a satisfying thriller starring one of the most exciting current female action stars, who toils and shines in these workmanlike roles.

Los Angeles Times by Michael Rechtshaffen

A straight-ahead political thriller that fails to ratchet up the requisite tension despite its timely subject matter and (largely) effective cast.

The A.V. Club by Mike D'Angelo

Unlocked starts off sturdily and then wobbles more and more as the plot twists multiply.

Empire by Nick de Semlyen

Verdict Spies, terrorists, remote-controlled bombs… Unlocked’s components are all too familiar, and it doesn’t put nearly enough effort into making them feel fresh.

The Telegraph by Robbie Collin

With just a scattering of stumbles, Unlocked could have conceivably ended up as a romp whose flaws and idiosyncrasies gave it character. But there’s only so much character a film can take.

Time Out London by Tom Huddleston

This low-rent ‘Bourne’ clone has been sitting on the shelf for two years now, which explains why there’s a photo of Barack Obama still hanging above the CIA director’s desk. It might also explain why Unlocked feels so choppy and uneven, like it needed a lot of knocking about in the editing room.