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With vanity projects like 1989's schlocky Lock Up to his credit, it's a wonder Sylvester Stallone survived to make some better movies in the '90s. This is a brutal dose of macho action that Stallone squeezed in between Rambo III and Rocky V, and his fans didn't seem to mind, so who's to judge? It's not as bad as Sly's other 1989 disaster (Tango & Cash), but you'd have to be demented, drunk, or have really low standards to call this a good movie. But if you're in a primal mood you'll get a kick out of this grimy flick, which would qualify as Z-grade exploitation if it weren't for Stallone's beefy presence as Frank Leone, a cooperative prisoner who's six months shy of parole when he's relocated to a hellhole called Gateway Prison. The wretched high-security facility is commandeered by Warden Drumgoole (Donald Sutherland), who is determined to settle an old score with Stallone ... and you can pretty much guess the rest. Director John Flynn didn't exactly distinguish himself with this one (he'd go on to direct forgettable fare like Out for Justice and Brainscan), but there's more visual style here than you might expect, and Sly manages to take it all so seriously that you can easily enjoy this gut buster as an unintentional comedy. --Jeff Shannon
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Nemo Daison
Format:DVD
Ok, so the guy who did the Amazon.com Editorial review calls the people who enjoy this movie demented, drunk, or having really low standards. Who says you have to take the movie seriously...just enjoy it; I think we all realize that what happens in this movie would never happen in real life, and that's what makes it so cool. I say Lock Up is one of Stallone's more memorable movies for me although it is one of his lesser known roles. This movie probably wouldn't be good if it were played by anyone other than Stallone, but it isn't so it's great. Stallone plays Frank Leone, a man serving a short and normal prison sentence, when he is suddenly and inexplicably sent to Gateway, a hell-hole of a prison, with the evil Warden Drumgoole in charge, played very well by Donald Sutherland. Drumgoole employs a bully named Chink, (played by Sonny Landham) to make sure Leone's time at Gateway is as unpleasant as possible. The most memorable moment in the film for me is when Leone goes after Chink when he crosses the line. On the front of the DVD one critic states, "A surprisingly human film." I must agree. You really start to feel for Frank Leone after he is given such a hard time, and you want to see him exact his revenge like only Stallone can.
Stallone just has a certain aura about him, ya know? Like he's almost not human, with larger-than-life characters like Rocky and Rambo in his name, but something more...maybe I am just, demented...but I think a lot of Stallone fans know exactly what I mean.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was told that this was a bad movie and that it would be a waste of time to watch it, but I had to see for my self and form my own opinion.
I think this is very good movie, not like anything sly had done before (maybe that's why I like it).
I strongly recommend this movie to anyone with an open mind to judge it for what it really is and not for what it should be.
I think this is very good movie, not like anything sly had done before (maybe that's why I like it).
I strongly recommend this movie to anyone with an open mind to judge it for what it really is and not for what it should be.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Yown
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Excellent copy, I wanted an action movie and that's what I've got. Totally worth the price I paid. The movie is great, I wish they would do more like these nowadays.
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Flagitious Prison!
The icon known as Sylvester Stallone is an ideal prisoner who is unexpectedly transferred to the depraved warden Donald Sutherland's prison. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2002 by Timotee
1.0 out of 5 stars
Uh........no
No, no, no. Would I EVER watch this ridiculous movie again? No.
Published on Jan 14 2002 by Johny Bottom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lock Up Is The Best!
Lock Up is the best Sly Stallone film ever! If you want to watch a prison film which is emotional. This is it! OR even if you just want to watch a film. Read more
Published on Dec 20 2001 by nix
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's not that bad.
Let me start by saying that I'm not demented, I don't drink, and I have fairly stringent standards when it comes to what I watch. Read more
Published on Dec 7 2001 by Rock
3.0 out of 5 stars
For Sly Fans Only
Okay, not a great movie... but if you like Stallone, it's worth checking out. Without Stallone, this thing probably wouldn't have made it to the theaters; it has the feel of a... Read more
Published on Aug 22 2001 by TheBandit
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad at all !!
Lock Up is certainly one of Stallone's best movie. I think Stallone works best if he plays humble person like the one he did in this movie. Read more
Published on July 26 2001 by Mian Sukiman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Make sure you have a spare key handy!
"Lock Up" features a strong cast with the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Donald Sutherland, John Amos, Tom Sizemore and Sonny Landham. Read more
Published on July 13 2001 by David Hugaert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't lock this one away
Lock up pleasantly surprised me. I went into this movie with a feeling I'd get a classic B movie with lots of action and gritty acting. Well, I was sure wrong. Read more
Published on Jun 14 2001 by Tyler Disley
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best sylvester stallone movie
In my opinion LockUp is the best sylvester stallon movie ever. It is a great movie with the best performance of stallone. A must see.
Published on Nov 20 2000 by Rashid Jilani
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not so bad
I think this is better than "Tango and Cash, for sure... Stallone plays his part well, it's not his fault the script he receives..The supporting cast is good, also. Read more
Published on May 9 2000 by Gergellor
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