Lockout 2012

Overview

Lockout is a science fiction film set in the near future. The plot centers on an ex-government agent who has been falsely convicted of a crime. He is presented with a singular opportunity to secure his freedom by undertaking a high-stakes assignment. The mission requires him to travel to an outer space maximum security prison that is currently in the midst of a violent uprising. His primary objective is to rescue the daughter of the President, who is being held by the rioting convicts. The narrative follows the agent as he navigates the dangerous environment of the facility to complete this task. The film explores themes of redemption and survival within the confines of a futuristic penal system located beyond Earth. By accepting this perilous mission, the protagonist attempts to clear his name while facing off against the incarcerated population of the space station. The story focuses on the tension between the agent and the inmates as he works to extract the hostage from the facility.