i did not hate unlocked (2023) but i was definitely bored. the whole plot is a little too on the nose for me and even reinstates this message quite a few times throughout the movie.

while the movie fell flat for me, two things stood out- the production quality and si wan's performance. the opening sequence is mwah so beautiful. i really enjoyed a lot of the cinematography and how some of the shots and blocking are pretty dynamic. si wan is GREAT here. if only the story was there to back him up.

the first hour is better in terms of pacing and story than the last hour, but si wan appears more in the last. maybe you can watch this movie in the background but don't make it a priority.