‘Locked’ Review: Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins Square Off in a Battle of Wheels

“High concept” used to be industry terminology for movies whose premise was precise, succinct and intriguing, but these days it’s used interchangeably as shorthand to describe ones that just sound lazy, instead of creative. Take “Locked” for a timely example: It’s about a thief who finds himself locked inside the car he’s trying to burglarize. […]

Mar 20, 2025 - 05:20

‘Locked’ Review: Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins Square Off in a Battle of Wheels

“High concept” used to be industry terminology for movies whose premise was precise, succinct and intriguing, but these days it’s used interchangeably as shorthand to describe ones that just sound lazy, instead of creative. Take “Locked” for a timely example: It’s about a thief who finds himself locked inside the car he’s trying to burglarize. […]