Kidnap

Name: Kidnap
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: August 4, 2017
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 44
Cast: Arron Shiver, Brice Fisher, Carmella Riley, Chris McGinn, Christopher Berry

2017

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Aviron Pictures | Release Date: August 4, 2017 | R

Starring: Arron Shiver, Brice Fisher, Carmella Riley, Chris McGinn, Christopher Berry, Halle Berry, Jason Winston George, Kurtis Bedford, Lew Temple, Sage Correa

Summary: A typical afternoon in the park turns into a nightmare for single mom Karla Dyson (Halle Berry) when her son suddenly disappears. Without a cell phone and knowing she has no time to wait for police help, Karla jumps in her own car and sets off in pursuit of the kidnappers. A relentless, edge-of-your seat chase ensues, where Karla must riskA typical afternoon in the park turns into a nightmare for single mom Karla Dyson (Halle Berry) when her son suddenly disappears. Without a cell phone and knowing she has no time to wait for police help, Karla jumps in her own car and sets off in pursuit of the kidnappers. A relentless, edge-of-your seat chase ensues, where Karla must risk everything to not lose sight of her son.… Expand

Director: Luis Prieto

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 95 min

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Rex Reed

Aug 4, 2017

Berry knows how to seize the center spot and hold on tight. In Kidnap, she gets quite an exhausting workout, and so does the audience. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Aug 3, 2017

The implication is that Berry’s character, Karla Dyson, isn’t like other parents, and yet, what makes Kidnap so compelling is that she behaves exactly the way you think you might under the same circumstances. Read full review

Pat Padua

Aug 3, 2017

Kidnap is a solid and economical piece of filmmaking. It just goes to show: A big budget isn’t necessary to make a big impression. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Aug 3, 2017

Kidnap probably could’ve played into its feverish, violent, trashy side more aggressively. As is, something seems to be holding it back from its own monstrously exploitative premise. Read full review

Danielle White

Aug 9, 2017

The plot of Kidnap is bizarre and frustrating. Read full review

Moira Macdonald

Aug 3, 2017

Kidnap has a tossed-together sameness to it, like a salad made up only of tired lettuce. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Glenn Kenny

Aug 4, 2017

Kidnap isn’t schlock, it’s garbage. Read full review

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baynejordanjaco

Jun 22, 2022

good GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD

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LeZee

Nov 4, 2017

It's now or never! A mother's fight back!

Truly shocking for people blindly following the words of critics. This is really a good film. I totally enjoyed it. Well, it was not like I never saw such film. In a century of motion picture history, hundreds of similar films were made. This isIt's now or never! A mother's fight back!

Truly shocking for people blindly following the words of critics. This is really a good film. I totally enjoyed it. Well, it was not like I never saw such film. In a century of motion picture history, hundreds of similar films were made. This is just another one, but there's nothing wrong with it. People wrongly judged it. The pace of the film was rocket speed. So basically, there's no time for one to keep looking for flaws. If they do, then they're not enjoying the show. They missed out everything, hence end up bashing it. Just like the clowns, aka film critics.

It was another kidnap film that Halle Barry in it, that's similar to her previous film 'The Call'. It did not take long to get into the action. A hardworking mother, going through divorce, fighting for her son's custody. While engaging in a phone call, she loses her son in an amusement park. The alert mother quickly jumps into pursuing when he was seen forcefully taken in a stranger's car. The remaining events take place on the road, with car chases, with a twist before the conclusion.

Nicely written screenplay and well performed actors, particularly Halle Berry. I have never seen she had played such an energetic role in the recent time. Whatever the storyline is, it's kind of an inspiring film. How a mother fought for her son. Totally a mother instinct. You can't simply expect like the film 'Taken'. It might not be realistic, but cinematically honest. The same thing happens in the animal world too. Sad that the film released after so many delays. Moreover, how people responded to it. Believe me, it is a nice film and I definitely suggest it to all.

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TVJerry

Aug 9, 2017

In 2013 Halle Berry starred in THE CALL, which wasn't generally well reviewed (except by me). I thought it was a gripping film. This new one is much the same thing: a well-crafted, sometimes riveting thrill ride. Basically, it's an extended chase as she frantically pursues the kidnappers ofIn 2013 Halle Berry starred in THE CALL, which wasn't generally well reviewed (except by me). I thought it was a gripping film. This new one is much the same thing: a well-crafted, sometimes riveting thrill ride. Basically, it's an extended chase as she frantically pursues the kidnappers of her 6-year-old son. Much of it takes place careening down a highway with nail-biting driving and quick crashes. The subsequent encounters may strain credibility but they're equally fraught with tension. If you can forgive the gaps in the logic and some trite setups, you'll be sitting on the edge of your seat or even screaming at the screen!… Expand

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GinaK

Aug 8, 2017

A good, old-fashioned action picture that occasionally went off the rails of believability. It’s a shame that Halle Berry can’t get a more prestigious vehicle (no pun intended) since she was always believable and a pleasure to watch. The film was inventive enough to hold my interest and wasA good, old-fashioned action picture that occasionally went off the rails of believability. It’s a shame that Halle Berry can’t get a more prestigious vehicle (no pun intended) since she was always believable and a pleasure to watch. The film was inventive enough to hold my interest and was a perfect summer movie getaway. I was amazed that the Metacritic audience gave the film such an overall bad rating (the critics did a better job – the film is what it is without pretensions). Are pretentious films like Atomic Blonde and Dunkirk really so much better? Or a lame stab at “art” like A Ghost Story?… Expand

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temptershell

Sep 3, 2017

A solid dose of desperate Halle Berry, who in the rescue of her son is better than Bruce Willis himself in rest of his best roles. There is a lot of panic, a lot of poor montage and pitiful supporting acting. Pleasant to watch but for a while I have enough of this actress.

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Hfahmy

Aug 14, 2017

A relatively short film that goes straight to the point. A single mother suffers the kidnapping of her son while in a park. The film revolves around a single actress, the mother Halle Berry who relentlessly fights to get her kid back. Some participation from the kidnapers, Chris McGinn andA relatively short film that goes straight to the point. A single mother suffers the kidnapping of her son while in a park. The film revolves around a single actress, the mother Halle Berry who relentlessly fights to get her kid back. Some participation from the kidnapers, Chris McGinn and Lew Temple. The scenario is simple and has been said many times before. The film is highly attracting because of the restless cat chasing. You feel tired after the first half as if you are part of the chase. An entertaining movie without sophistication. You won't feel cheated. Appreciable acting and directing without much claims.… Expand

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tcxavier

Oct 11, 2017

Dull, poorly paced (the opening shot lasts 15 min and it´s useless), illogical. And, surprisingly, Halle Bery is terrible in this. The trailer is far more interesting.

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