User Reviews

(Mauro Lanari) "Together" is a filmed theater, while "Locked Down" (Liman 2021) is a movie with an unusual idea of cinema and couple relationship. The only point in favor of Daldry & Martin's very tedious television film is that they thematize an aspect that is more relevant than ever: the slaughter of the elderly, the gerontocide, the voluntary killing of older people during the pandemic. This massacre of civilians was carried out in our allegedly civilized Western world, the Prosecutor's Offices have initiated/opened I do not know how many investigations, mediatically buried by the war in Ukraine. Profit kills as much as bullets, bombs, missiles.

This movie is 91 minutes of your life you'll never get back. Pretentious deadpan cringe monolog with little reprieve.

Every couple who’s been married for 5+ years needs to watch this. I love the blunt honesty of the things that we always “want to say” to each other but never do. James McAvoy is the best and he doesn’t disappoint in this movie. It’s so true how you simply cannot have the sweet without the gut-punch-spit-in-your-face-wish-you-were-dead-BITTER. But oh does it make the sweet so absolutely exquisite. Be prepared to pay full attention. It’s all dialogue but it’s not monotonous. This movie is fast paced and perfectly short. They’re such a great pair they hold your attention no matter what they’re doing or saying.

As the UK enters lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, a dysfunctional couple (played by Sharon Horgan and James McAvoy) are forced to spend significantly more time with each other. In the process, they must face various family issues head on. Essentially, a two-fer, the film features utilizes direct address by the couple (both together and individually) with the audience. Overall, the lead performances are strong with a mix of humorous, insightful and moving moments. One's appreciation for the film will largely depend upon the viewers patience for the claustrophobic setting and a willingness to explore the subject matter.