Under Lock and Key (1995) User Reviews

An Instant Classic

[ccopple · 6/10 · 2 February 2000]

How can a guy not love this movie? First of all you have Barbara Niven in it who currently is on Pensacola Wings of Gold. Second, the actress that plays Sarah has the best body. Third, what is wrong with too many shower scenes? All I know is I'll take this movie over any other HBO special any day.

wow. and what the heck were they thinking??

[JBoze313 · 3 December 2000]

Two different views of this movie. First off, it should be in the comedy genre, because it is friggin hilarious. The plot and script are so bad, you can't help but laugh...EVERY TWO SECONDS! Horrible acting, and I mean HORRIBLE...very low production values, and ridiculous stunts and fight scenes. I'll have to agree with the other commentor on the fact that Sarah had the best body...wow, she was amazing. It's a shame a girl that hot has to be in such horrible movies. If you like B movies, you might like this...but not many others will. 4/10

Wow

[kurtomatic · 1/10 · 25 February 2001]

But not in a good way. I would consider myself fairly well-versed in "Girls in Prison" films, and this one set a new standard. As with all of these films, there were naked women, shower scenes, lesbian guards, etc. However, half-way through the film, there was a definite switch in direction, involving a genuine plot twist, but unfortunately, the direction the film took was a poor one. The movie had a lot of nudity, including the body of Stephanie Ann Smith which is worth a look in and of itself, but no real sex scenes. Disappointing. In a "girls in prison" movie, the only real reason to watch is for the lesbian sex scenes. No dice. The acting in the movie wasn't terrible, at least between the three main characters (Tina, Danielle, Sarah), but the rest of the cast, especially Vega, lacked greatly. Whoever wrote the story, however, should be strung up by their toes. The plot makes no sense. Apparently, there are no consequences in this world. Plot summary (Warning: spoilers....) The main character (Danielle) is an undercover FBI agent in a women's prison, trying to befriend the girlfriend (Sarah) of a gangster, who the FBI is trying to bust. They become friends (had they become more than friends, it would've been a better movie), and eventually get transferred to a different prison. Surprise. On the way there, they get ambushed by agents of Sarah's boyfriend (Vega). Danielle (undercover as a prisoner) gets ahold of a dropped gun and returns fire, killing some of the attackers. They get away, but not before Sarah is shot and killed (a genuine surprise, although I can't help but wonder if she just refused to do any more nude scenes unless they changed her contract, so they got rid of her. Unfortunately, since she had the best body, the rest of the movie sucks even worse). The one surviving prison guard (Tina, the most attractive correctional facility guard I've ever seen) and Danielle run into the woods and somehow end up back at FBI HQ, where Danielle's boss tells her that her daughter's been kidnapped. After some more horrible plot development, Danielle gets suspended by the FBI. So, naturally, Danielle, Tina and a European supermodel/secret agent break into Vega's mansion, kill some people, capture Vega, and get Danielle's daughter back. Conveniently, the FBI shows up about now and praises Danielle for B&E, murder, defying her suspension, and bringing two non-FBI agents into an FBI investigation. So she gets promoted and Tina (who never did get naked, damnit) gets accepted into the FBI. Like I said, the movie seems to have no redeeming quality other than Smith's body. If you are looking for a truly horrible movie to show at a bachelor party or some such, this wouldn't actually be bad. Other than that, steer clear. Pick up "Ishtar", "Showgirls", or some other quality flick.

amusing 'chicks in prison' movie

[thurman_merman · 1/10 · 30 May 1999]

This is a VERY bad movie, but that's half the fun of it. It starts out as a typical chicks in prison movie then when they get bored of that it becomes a 'buddy movie'. Copious amounts of nudity and unneccesary shower scenes, incredibly bad acting and one of the worst scripts imaginable make this an entertaining exploitation flick. Oh yeah, and the character 'slash' (the REALLY bad actress) used to be a porn star.

Women in prison movie - put this one in and throw away the key!

[cain_alex · 1/10 · 3 October 2000]

It's amazing what movies people will make these days. When I heard this was made in 1995, I was at first surprised and then understanding. This movie is a women in prison movie, and as such makes use for gratiutous nudity (thank you!) plenty of violence and a REALLY cheesy plot line. This movie is so cheesy I think more mice watch it than humans. A definite must for a bachelor party, a definite must not for anything else!

Exploitation? Prison? Starts out to be...

[ClfGlltt · 7/10 · 18 January 2004]

Started out to seem like one of those exploitation fliks lots of naked ladies, dodgy doctors, even dodgier prison warders, yes this is what happens in the first half hour or so, but actually it turns out to have a fairly good ,if not basic, story line. No surprises,obvious out-come, but ok acting bearing in mind it must have been made for about £250. Goes on to have a moral deciding theme, do you go by the rules or do you break them? Give this film a go, if you are male you will probably love it, if you are female....I'm not so sure.

Star of the show quit halfway through

[xxmnhkk · 1/10 · 1 December 2023]

This is one of these films, where there were so much pointless nudity, where the star of the show asked to be killed off halfway through production because she even got annoyed with it and never works again in the industry.

There is literally a scene where the lead character gets into a fight and she's taken to the doctor, only to have the doctor ask her to remove all her clothing right there in the middle of his office and getter to do 180° turn so we can get a full view of her from every angle. At one point, they even stopped the plot, randomly to show the prison guard, who, at this point has replaced the main character as the actress quit to take a very random shower.

In summary, this film is effectively the directors idea of thinking of many ways to get women to take their clothes off.

One awesome experience.

[m_wonderful · 10/10 · 2 May 2014]

First, it's hilarious. The comedy has to be intended as it's way too over the top funny. Barbara Niven and Wendi Westbrook's interaction when they are on the run is just way too funny. I bet the dorky FBI boss guy loved the conjugal visit scene. Barbra Niven has a great comedic flair.

Then, the evil drug dealer is a top fashion designer on the side? Sai Tyler is a high class fashion model and spy, too? Tyler Leigh as Slash is so deliciously evil as the butchy bad henchwoman is way too great, especially she's trying to talk sense into Barbara Niven at the holdup.

Lastly, wow!!!!!, hot babes as it should be in women in prison movies. Too bad Stephanie Ann Smith exits wayyyyy too early, what a bod! Nice views of the sexy Wendi Westbrook and Sai Tyler, who has some of the prettiest eyes seen.

All in all, it's great entertainment if you aren't some sissy who gets all high and mighty. Be a guy and enjoy movies for guys.

Showers, Showers, and more showers

[zaur-2 · 1 February 2001]

awesome women in prison movie. You had it all, dresses getting ripped off during fights, strip searches, conjugal visits(where the FBI undercover agent had to pretend to be doing it), and many many shower scenes. It was a shame though because the really cute gard who became the FBI agent's buddy towards the end said she was going to take a shower, but it didn't show it! All this TNA was built around this really lame plot about a drug dealer, named Rico of all things, who fronted as a fashion designer?? give me a break, he was supposed to be this big macho guy, but ... No wonder his hot girlfriend tried to rip off his code book. This guy couldn't satisfy a woman if his life depended on it. The acting was really bad, but as long as the women kept up the showers who really cares.

This is what all movies should be

[funcpl2741054 · 10/10 · 16 March 2019]

No pretense ....but just exactly what all movies should strive to be..period.