Kidnap

Aviron Pictures | Release Date: August 4, 2017

5.2	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 52 Ratings

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DavidKrivickAug 15, 2017

The plot does not add much, the places are boring, some of the scenes are known from other films. The scenario is poor, the acting is moderate. There are plenty of movies about abductions, this is definitely not the best, but not the worst.

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Joem33Sep 10, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kidnap gets a "7" because IT IS an entertaining watch. Otherwise, well, let's just say, it could've turned out to be a really good movie. The first wrong call, I think, is Halle Berry's casting. She's a great actress no doubt, and I really dig her work, but coming off of 2013's "The Call" (which was a by-miles a far better kidnap thriller film), I think the production crew should've gone with someone else in the lead role.
My major qualms with the overall effect of the movie is the way the abductors met their loo, particularly Margo's. Terry's death wasn't intentional, I wouldn't say deserved, but it was an accident; Karla was just trying to stop him there. The third guy however, the bearded one, he dies from a shovel blow to the face?! WTF! Like, that hit shouldn't have killed him, if his character could have lived. Now Margo's death I totally, absolutely, disagree with. Looking at her and Terry, you can easily see their lives: Terry's dumb and Margo's overweight. They're just too lazy and helpless to help themselves live the right way, so they resort to an easier way to make money. They just needed help. People must've picked on them, ridiculed them, belittled them, and their hate just emboldened them. I was really hurt when I saw Margo crying when she realized Terry was dead. I wish I could've comforted her. They should have just incapacitated her or something, not drown her in such a horrible way. That was sad to watch.… Expand

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TVJerryAug 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 extendedIn 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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GreatMartinAug 4, 2017

It was a women’s week of movies starting last Friday with a fine performance by Florence Pugh in “Lady Macbeth” followed by a full out action movie with Charlize Theron, “Atomic Blonde”, then Catherine Deneuve and Catherine Frot in “TheIt was a women’s week of movies starting last Friday with a fine performance by Florence Pugh in “Lady Macbeth” followed by a full out action movie with Charlize Theron, “Atomic Blonde”, then Catherine Deneuve and Catherine Frot in “The Midwife” and the opening today of Halle Berry in “Kidnap”. (And let’s not forget the week before with the hilarious “Girls Trip”!)

In “Kidnap” Halle Berry is a waitress, having a great line near the end of her shift, who is in the middle of nasty divorce proceedings for custody of her son who is her life. Spending a day in the park after her shift her son is kidnapped and the movie takes off! There is no fooling with Berry as an action star especially when she is a mother! Get out of the way cars because she is chasing the kidnappers after spotting one of them putting her child in the car.

In a movie genre like this, you have to park your logic at the door and there are some silly moments along with illogical happenings. In any case, there are a few edge of the seats minutes and enough tension near the end to keep you hanging in there just as Berry holds you interest for long times when she is alone in the car, chasing the kidnappers, and having only a picture of her child to talk to. And just as she had that great waitress to a customer line near the beginning at the end she has a better line about not fooling around with mothers.

“Kidnap” is a short, 81-83 minute action film, with plenty of action with Halle Berry doing a good job along with Sage Correa as her son, Chris McGinn and Lew Temple as the kidnappers, a few minor characters but let’s not forget the crook’s green 1980 Ford Mustang and Berry’s red Chrysler minivan as they are stars along with Berry.

Along with director Luis Prieto, screenwriter, director of photography Flavio Labiano and a good score by Federico Jusid, Hally Berry stars in a fast paced, filled with tension popcorn summer movie aptly titled “Kidnap”.… Expand

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LeZeeNov 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 pictureIt'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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risonyeongApr 20, 2021

not sure why anyone can give '0' rating for this movie. we happened to chance upon it and Halle berry definitely makes it worth a watch. and to our surprise we were really enthralled by it. although not as good as Prisoners by hugh jackman,not sure why anyone can give '0' rating for this movie. we happened to chance upon it and Halle berry definitely makes it worth a watch. and to our surprise we were really enthralled by it. although not as good as Prisoners by hugh jackman, this show is very real. this really can happen and it's happening. this show also highlighted the hillbilly society, putting it in a very negative light. Halle berry really went all out making the whole show believable. coz any mother would be in such desperation as her. the show is very intense and true dilemma that sometimes happened to good people. Lord Father have mercy and protect us. don't believe the score. Watch it… Expand

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baynejordanjacoJun 22, 2022

good GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD

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