I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

What makes it different from others?

That was an excellent one.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

One type of movie we Brits used to do really well was the 'B' movie. In the '50's and '60's, British studios churned out dozens of supporting features, inexpensively produced, often featuring actors of whom no-one had ever heard, and while being far from masterpieces they proved very enjoyable. 'Time Lock' was one such picture. Based on a play by Arthur Hailey ( author of 'Airport' ), it tells the story of a little boy who accidentally gets trapped in a bank vault, and of the numerous attempts to rescue him. Robert Beatty heads the cast, which features a young Sean Connery as one of the would-be rescuers. What's surprising is that the picture was directed by Gerald Thomas, future 'Carry On' director. He brings a Hitchcock-like feel to the story, and one wishes he'd made a few more films in this vein. 'Time Lock' is above average, and worth catching if it comes round on television. The person who likened the film to 'Plan 9 From Outer Space' deserves to be locked in a vault himself. The only thing they have in common is they are both in black and white!

Although the plot feels rather forced and awfully predictable, this is a surprisingly quite intense film that is able to keep one always interested all the time, due to the presentation of all the scientific evidence in an interesting manner, as well as an appropriately short running time. It feels well researched, the music used is applied well, and for Sean Connery fans it has the bonus of his presence in a brief supporting role as a welder. Still, the film does have quite a tendency for unnecessary melodrama; in particular McDowall overacts whenever she is on screen. But in spite of the film's flaws, the overall picture stands strong, and while it might not be everyone's cup of tea, I would highly recommend it if the film has even the slightest appeal to one's taste.

Time Lock came on Channel 4 during the early hours one morning and I set the video to tape it and was pleased I did.A bank in Toronto is just closing up for the week when the accountant's small boy decides to go into the safe to try out his new flash light he had as a birthday present. Just as they are about to lock up, the staff get distracted to something outside and then lock the safe, which has been timed to open the following Monday morning, not knowing the boy is in there. Several ways are then tried to rescue him, including a loud speaker, hammers and an acetylene torch. They eventually get in the safe to rescue the boy by banging a hole at the side wall and unlock it by accessing the time lock through that hole. Luckily, the boy is OK when rescued at the end. This movie was rather enjoyable, despite its low budget. It was British made, despite the Canadian setting.The movie stars Vincent Winter (Gorgo) as the boy, Steven and a young, pre James Bond Sean Connery. The boy's parents are played by Robert Beatty and Betty McDowall.This movie is worth checking out if you get the chance, as it is rather obscure.Rating: 3 and a half stars out of 5.

At a bank in Toronto,Canada, the accountants six year old son gets locked in the vault. The police are called and use a variety of methods to get him out including a large microphone, drilling and smashing. Do they get him out alive? Yes!!! I'm sure in its day the movie was a hit but the acting is pathetic and the little boy keeps on begging his daddy to let him out of the vault which is something I found really ANNOYING! Do not watch this film! I'm surprised the usually high class Channel 4 actually showed this, it deserves the late night slot on Channel 5. This type of film should be hidden in a dusty old warehouse, never to see the light of day again! The movie is all in black and white and is set in Canada, but all the actors speak in a high-class British accent. Overall **** / **********.