Unit 234

After watching The Surfer, Freaky Tales, The Rule of Jenny Pen, and other 2025 Hollywood movies that I was looking forward to but was disappointed by, I can definitely recommend this one. It's not overwhelming, but I promise you, you're not getting bored, and with the little twist in the end, I'm sure you'll agree that it's a decent watch. I had so many expectations for The Surfer and especially The Rule of Jenny Pen, and as a movie lover, I have no words for how much they disappointed me. Unit 234 surpasses them.

It says my review is too short, and so, as mentioned in the title, I want you to know that regarding the twist in the end, again, although not overwhelming, there's still a touching element which I consider satisfying. And so for me, 1) I wasn't bored, 2) the twist, and 3) a little something to touch your heart.

I love Don Johnson, so it's tough to see him in films of such questionable quality.

The premise of the movie is actually quite solid. At first, you think the mystery revolves around Unit 234, but it turns out the real intrigue lies in Don Johnson's character. He's the only one who delivers a believable performance. The rest of the cast - his henchmen, the storage unit manager, the boyfriend - all give embarrassingly bad performances. To be fair, the script doesn't give them much to work with.

The movie awkwardly throws in bits of backstory out of nowhere, presumably to add depth, but the execution is so poor it ends up being unintentionally funny.

And throughout the movie, you'll constantly be asking yourself: Why doesn't anyone run or call the police? You'll find yourself shouting at the screen, just like when watching a low-budget slasher, hoping the characters make at least one smart choice.

But the silver lining is the final act. The last 20 minutes feel like they were written by someone entirely different - a genuinely surprising plot twist wrapped inside an otherwise terrible script.

Don Johnson's performance in the final scenes is genuinely strong. Did I mention I love Don Johnson?

If you're expecting something great, stay far away. But if you go in with zero expectations and just want to kill some time, it might actually be worth a watch.

Isabelle Fuhrman plays Laurie Saltair a young lady who had to stay over and work and miss a flight to see her boyfriend in Nashville at a storage facility she inherited from her recently deceased parents. What she doesn't know but will soon find out is there is something being stored in one of the units that a bunch of guys want very badly at all costs. She must navigate the threat while avoiding getting killed in the process. Lots of very well done suspense and a believable story. Not too much over the top, no nudity or questionable behavior, no foul language, some rather graphic gore. Would see this again. Enjoy!

The movie was good. It's a classic type of thriller with classic plot twists schemes. It looks kinda cheap, I mean budget of it looks kinda low. I do not demand a high budget to enjoy a movie. I like even trash movies. If it's a good story this is the most important. The story in this thriller is good, so I enjoyed it. Maybe it has some logical flaws at points, but not crucial at all. Some actors didn't act too well. Only the main actors did a good job. And at some points even a really good job. The location of the storage place was unusual enough so it felt fresh to make me curious where it all will go. So if you looking for a high budget movie then you maybe should skip it. Because it doesn't look high budget. If you OK with low budget movies, then you might really enjoy this. If you watched too much thrillers you might guess what will happen approximately. So what. Also English is not my main language.

Unit 234, available on Prime Video as The Lock-up, delivers a contained and often tense thriller experience. 6.5/10

The film centers on Laurie (Isabelle Fuhrman), a lone employee at a remote storage facility who discovers an unconscious man and soon fights for survival against a ruthless gang. The premise is immediately engaging, setting up a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game within a confined space.

Isabelle Fuhrman, known for Orphan and The Hunger Games, carries the film with a believable and committed performance as Laurie. She effectively portrays the character's increasing desperation and resilience, making her a protagonist you can genuinely root for. Don Johnson also features as Jules, the menacing gang leader, bringing a seasoned villainous presence.

The direction, by Andy Tennant, largely succeeds in building a claustrophobic atmosphere and maintaining dread throughout the first half. (It is very different from his earlier work like Hitch and Sweet Home Alabama.)

However, the film ultimately falls into predictable genre traps. The action, though present, doesn't always feel impactful or creatively staged, occasionally devolving into generic confrontations. Despite efforts to provide twists, the overall narrative arc feels somewhat familiar, preventing it from truly standing out.

The Lock-up is a solid watch for fans of contained thrillers, offering a tense ride, but it doesn't quite break new ground.

Rating: 6.5/10.