Gridlocked
Intense hostage drama with a hardened NYPD detective
About Gridlocked
Released: 2015
Platform: Netflix
Rating: R
Run time: 1h 54m
Cast
Dominic Purcell, Cody Hackman, Stephen Lang, Trish Stratus, Danny Glover, Vinnie Jones, Saul Rubinek, Richard Gunn, Steve Byers, James A. Woods
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Gridlocked is a 2015 action and adventure film directed by Allan Ungar. The movie follows a former police officer, David Hendrix, who is assigned to protect a celebrity, Brody Walker, at a training facility. However, their peaceful day turns into chaos when a team of mercenaries attacks the facility, trapping them inside.
As the movie progresses, David Hendrix must utilize his skills and experience to protect everyone from the highly trained and heavily armed mercenaries. With the help of a ragtag group of people inside the facility, including a seasoned SWAT officer, a young police officer, and a computer hacker, David Hendrix embarks on a dangerous mission to stop the mercenaries and save the day.
Making / Production
Gridlocked was produced by Hackybox Pictures and Lighthouse Pictures. The screenplay was written by Rob Robol, and the film was shot on location in Toronto, Canada. The movie features intense action sequences and high-octane stunts, which were meticulously choreographed to create a thrilling and adrenaline-pumping experience for the audience.
Actors
- Dominic Purcell as David Hendrix - A former police officer assigned to protect Brody Walker.
- Cody Hackman as Brody Walker - A celebrity who becomes the target of the mercenaries.
- Stephen Lang as Korver - The leader of the mercenaries.
- Danny Glover as Sully - A seasoned SWAT officer.
- Trish Stratus as Gina - A young police officer.
- Vinnie Jones as Ryker - A computer hacker.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Gridlocked marks the fourth collaboration between director Allan Ungar and actor Dominic Purcell.
- Dominic Purcell performed many of his own stunts in the movie.
- The film's intense action scenes were inspired by classic action movies of the 1980s and 1990s.
- Gridlocked was primarily filmed at a real training facility, adding to the authenticity of the action sequences.
Awards
Gridlocked did not receive any major awards, but it was well-received by audiences for its action-packed plot and thrilling performances.
Quotes
- "I didn't sign up for this." - David Hendrix
- "We need a plan." - Brody Walker
- "Time to show these guys what we're made of." - Sully
Music
The original score for Gridlocked was composed by composer Ken Worth. The music adds an additional layer of tension and excitement to the film's action sequences, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
Soundtrack
The official soundtrack for Gridlocked features a compilation of songs from various artists. Some of the songs included in the soundtrack are:
- "Warriors" by Pop Evil
- "Unstoppable" by The Score
- "Go Hard or Go Home" by Wiz Khalifa and Iggy Azalea
- "Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar
About Gridlocked
A former SWAT leader and movie star are trapped in a training facility by mercenaries, fighting their way out together.