Not as bad as the others say. Good for killing an afternoon or evening.
Added 8/19/2009
Go into this with low expectations and you should come away pleased. Sure, this is a bit of a rip-off of "Alien" and "Predator" movies, but don't let that steer you away. I mean, you probably liked those movies right? Like chocolate? Like peanut butter? Mix 'em together and what have you got? Maybe something else you like, ah?
This flick is definitely a step up from the usual cheap and bad sci-fi fare that you find out there (think "Carnosaur 3: Primal Species"). Decent albeit derivative story with decent SFX and at least four decent actors (John Savage, Martin Kove, Michelle Yoh and James Marshall). It's got all the sci-fi/horror science-gone-awry along with picking-off-the-elite-military-unit-one-by-one elements that you'd expect and, perhaps, prefer.
Check it out. It won't hurt you.
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Fun Sci-Fi Horror Action
Added 6/21/2009
UNLOCK THE TERROR (on the back of the dvd)
When an alien life force crashed to Earth, it's deadly secret remained dormant for thousands of years, patiently awaiting the evolution of human knowledge to unlock it's horror. Now a deranged scientist has broken the code and a billion mutant life forms have begun spawning the ultimate creature of destruction. Growing beyond control, the bloodthirsty alien killer is on a murderous rampage, growing more powerful with every life it takes.
It's up to a top secret swat team, led by a beautiful assassin, to engage the unthinkable enemy and save mankind. Locked down in a clandestine containment facility buried deep beneath a glacier, they're using all the firepower they've got in a desperate battle for their lives and their future. But they're about to discover the beast is a real mother... One who will do anything to protect her young. It's time to prey.
Special Features: Scene Selections * Spanish Subtitles * Previews
Running Time: 92 minutes * Aspect Ratio 1.78.1 * Rated R (Some violence and gore.)
First, this is a pretty good sci-fi horror flick that makes the most of it's production values. The only real complaint here is the opening credit sequence which appears to have been tacked on to explain the plot by someone who probably never even watched this movie. This sequence is a kind of silly Punch & Judy show that would've been far better left on the cutting room floor. That being said, it's easy enough to fast forward through and get right into the action.
The cast here is great and John Savage gleefully relishes his role as the mad scientist hell-bent on setting his bloodthirsty beasties free to rampage about his underground lab in search of military morsels to munch on. Michelle Goh plays the smart and "beautiful assassin" who goes head to head with those hungry hordes of angry aliens.
Alien Lockdown as directed by Tim Cox is not going to win any awards for originality, but it does deliver exactly what it promises; sci-fi horror action and thrills. I would put this film on the same level as some of the better sci-fi channel releases like "Mammoth", "Cerberus", "Pterodactyl" or "Bugs".
Most of the effects are of the CG variety but are more than adequate for this level of production. Some of the larger aliens appear to be rather nicely designed rubber suits that I found to be quite effective and lit appropriately. Another writer commented on the perpetual green tint throughout the film which I have to say in all honesty didn't bother me any more than it did in "The Matrix". (The green tint being the only comparison.)
I have to say I enjoyed Alien Lockdown enough to actively seek it out on Amazon.com for purchase. It fits nicely under the "alien invasion" sub-genre of my science fiction dvd library along with titles of similar quality like "The Arrival" and "They Live". Rated on a scale of 1--10, I'd give this movie a rock solid 8. On the Amazon rating this movie is better than a 3 but probably not quite a 4. Lastly, Alien Lockdown really is a lot of fun. Especially with a bowl of popcorn, an ice-cold soda, and a few friends.
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alien lockdown
Added 5/13/2009
this is a least a three star to bad it wasnt made in the fiftys it owuld of been lot better i dont know whos running hollywood butt there seems to be a mix of geniuses and idiots making movies. the story of the first review is right butt i give it three stars it just barely that good
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Not what i expected.
Added 6/2/2008
When you think B-Movie you think small plot, small sets and bad actors. Sure this film had some of those, but the size of the film really suprised me. Its clear that this film had its own production designer instead of using old props. The Weapons, Gear and Creature suit were all expertly made.
When an Outpost high in the icy mountens goes radio silent. A team of SWAT like soldiers is sent in to "Clean Up". The outposts project was to use alien DNA to create a super soldier. For this reason the team must go in and destroy all evidence of the project and attain certain packages. When they get there they find the project had worked and to make things worse the creature has escaped and killed most of the outposts personel. Now they have to deal with an indestructible alien like nothing they have ever seen before.
The Film is about and Hour and a Half long. But it is a good Hour and a Half. The action is explosive and the creature looks like a cross between a Predator and a Dog. The acting is medicore but never gets really bad or unbelievable. Its one you should really rent and if you like it like i did, buy it.
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Pass the popcorn
Added 1/6/2008
I've seen a lot worse than this, despite what everybody else says, it's an okay popcorn movie. It has a ton of mistakes but still viewable. For those of you who like that kind of movie, it starts kinda slow, but as soon as they enter the underground complex the shooting starts.
I give it a solid three stars regardless of the mistakes, worth a rent or buy it used (I did) and I'm not sorry.
BYE!
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