5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lock Up (1989)
Lock Up (1989)
Overview
Frank Leone is nearing the end of his prison term for a relatively minor crime. Just before he is paroled, however, Warden Drumgoole takes charge. Drumgoole was assigned to a hell-hole prison after his administration was publicly humiliated by Leone, and has now arrived on the scene to ensure that Leone never sees the light of day.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.4
Overview
Frank Leone is nearing the end of his prison term for a relatively minor crime. Just before he is paroled, however, Warden Drumgoole takes charge. Drumgoole was assigned to a hell-hole prison after his administration was publicly humiliated by Leone, and has now arrived on the scene to ensure that Leone never sees the light of day.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film critiques an abusive institutional authority figure, but its solution is overwhelmingly individualistic, focusing on a virtuous individual's triumph over a corrupt one rather than advocating for systemic reform or broader social change.
The movie features a predominantly white and male cast in leading roles, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time. The narrative centers on a personal conflict between characters without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or integrating DEI themes into its core storyline.
Secondary
The film 'Lock Up' (1989) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a heterosexual male protagonist's fight for survival and justice within a prison setting, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Lock Up" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a prisoner's struggle within a correctional facility, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.
The film is set primarily within a male maximum-security prison. The main female character, Melissa, is Frank Leone's girlfriend and her role is supportive and emotional. She does not participate in any physical combat scenes against male or female opponents.
Lock Up (1989) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus there are no pre-established canonical genders to be swapped.
Lock Up (1989) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical racial establishment to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.8
Critic Ratings
3.1
5.2
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