Lockdown

 

Overview:

Genre: Psychological thriller/mystery

Duration: 2h24m

Age rating:  R ( Violence, pervasive language, and crude/violent sexual content) 

Release Date: May 28, 2021

Where to watch: Netflix (subscription)

Director: Moses Inwang - a Nigerian film director, producer, editor and screenwriter. He was born on January 31st 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria

Moses Inwang

Cast: Jide Kene Achufusi, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Tony Umez and Ini Dima-Okojie

Plot

Lockdown is a story about the people of Lagos city who were caught up in a tragic event and quarantined for 21 days. New bonds get formed as people share their stories with others in isolation.

Mr. Omar Samir flew to Lagos for an important meeting. Little did he know that he was carrying the deadly Holo Virus. He coughed blood and was feeling restless. Femi, his driver rushed him to the hospital, and then, Dr. Njoku conducted some tests on him. The laboratory results came out positive for the virus. As this was a very serious matter that put the lives of millions of Nigerians in danger, she contacted the director of NCDC (National Center for Disease Control). 

With immediate effect, the entire hospital is under strict lockdown. Police are guarding the hospital, and they have been ordered to shoot anyone who attempts to leave the hospital. This is a pretty serious and sensitive time for the country as the lives of millions are at risk, with no treatment available for the virus.

We see that nobody is allowed to enter or leave the hospital at any cost. All the entry points of the hospital get locked up. All those who came in contact with the patient had to be isolated for 21 days as the infective period of the disease ranged from 2 to 21 days. They can be allowed to leave after completion of the quarantine with a negative result for the Holo virus. The people who got locked up in the hospital have things to do, they have important matters to which they have to attend. As the doctor also says that they are unlucky people who were at the wrong place at the wrong time.

My personal opinion

I would give this movie an 8.9 out of 10 - very funny and entertaining to watch. Definitely would recommend as it tells us what people and their loved ones go through during a pandemic.

 The film was beautifully executed, and the acting was also on point.

Being in quarantine isn’t easy, this is what the recent pandemic taught us, but it also doesn’t mean that for one’s benefit, the lives of millions of others can be put in danger. Lockdown is an interesting film that won’t make you feel bored. It will make the audience familiar with the toll a disease has on the mental and emotional health of people.

Watch the movie here https://www.netflix.com/search?q=lockdown&jbv=81592483