Held for Ransom
Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: October 15, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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3
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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80
VarietyJessica KiangOct 14, 2021
Partly, the balance between gritty, true-life fidelity and pacy, exciting storytelling is achieved because in Rye, to whom Eric Kress’ warm, compassionate camera clings so doggedly, we have such a sympathetic, human protagonist. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreOct 14, 2021
Sympathetic performances alternately show us terrified captives and distraught and frustrated relatives, and from a terrific first act set piece where we see the risks to kidnappers when they don’t realize their new hostage is a gymnast. Read full review
70
The New York TimesBeatrice LoayzaOct 14, 2021
Should you be willing to overlook certain intrinsic difficulties, Held for Ransom is a surprisingly thoughtful hostage drama given the blunt meatheadedness of its title. Read full review
60
The GuardianLeslie FelperinOct 14, 2021
This is another film about a white European mixed up in a Middle Eastern war they barely seem to understand, but on its own terms it’s a story well told. Read full review
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