The Disappearance of Alice Creed
A Bigger Boat | Release Date: August 6, 2010
6.7
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nutterjrJan 26, 2011
Starts off quite well and with a lot of attention to detail, some clever twists in the story and Gemma Arterton naked. The ending feels disappointing since the build up was so well crafted.
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MorriBeyJun 7, 2011
Could have been so so good. It dotted all the i and t's but then it forgot the details. I was engrossed. Nice twists and turns. And then. Well. It defies logic how the situation evolves. Holes begin to evolve . It becomes somewhat illogicalCould have been so so good. It dotted all the i and t's but then it forgot the details. I was engrossed. Nice twists and turns. And then. Well. It defies logic how the situation evolves. Holes begin to evolve . It becomes somewhat illogical when for example the kidnappers with all their cunning seem to towards the end just leave their fingerprints all around having at the start taking such careful consideration. (there is one other major illogical scene which i will omit rather than spoil the movie) The movie should have taken its time and do-over some scenes to make it more plausible. Such a great effort but the minor details and illogical scenes cast a heavy shadow over what could have been a great movie.… Expand
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9
shepardnJan 17, 2011
every time you think you know how the story line is going they throw a new twist in their. this one is going in my library. one of the best movies i have seen this year!
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9
movieboyAug 30, 2010
Wow! Amazing that you can make a riveting movie with only 3 characters. And there's enough plot twists to confuse Sherlock Holmes. For a first time director my hats off. So many cheesy movies flood the market these days and here's a little UKWow! Amazing that you can make a riveting movie with only 3 characters. And there's enough plot twists to confuse Sherlock Holmes. For a first time director my hats off. So many cheesy movies flood the market these days and here's a little UK indie movie that blows them all away.… Expand
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DirtyCashFeb 13, 2011
2 guys kidnap a girl for a ransom and have her tied up to a bed while they make their demands clear to her apparently rich father. Of course things soon get out of hand and yada yada yada. 'The Disappearance of Alice Creed' is without a doubt2 guys kidnap a girl for a ransom and have her tied up to a bed while they make their demands clear to her apparently rich father. Of course things soon get out of hand and yada yada yada. 'The Disappearance of Alice Creed' is without a doubt one of the worst films you could have the misfortune of popping into you DVD player. Not only will you be confronted with some really terrible acting, the writing of this play is so incredibly amateurish, it just beggars belief. Half the time you are listening to two guys talking to each other explaining to the audience what it is they did, how it went down and what they will do next. And the asinine plot twists they randomly inserted have to be seen to be believed. It's almost if no one actually took the time and read the script but started to roll the camera as soon as the crew was assembled and had finished their coffee. Recommended only for a good toe curling.… Expand
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10
iamaniconMay 27, 2011
One of the greatest movies ever made. Spectacular for a directional debut!
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6
sergioltfJan 29, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are several flaws in the script, classical ones, like "Why do you HAVE to find the keys right next to the guy?" or why couldn't the guy hide the bullet until another moment, or even hide the bullet hole in the wall. Moreover, some attempts of the director in creating irony or agony fail - like the catharsis when spitting the bullet out and eating it again. The characters were poorly developed in general: the three of them are freaks, but you cannot care for anyone. Vic is too much of a perv with no smooth side seeable; the girl is spoiled and **** all the time, not losing her humanity in the captive position; and on the top of it, the actor that plays Danny was less expressive (and sleazy) than the character. Besides, wouldn't it be more interesting to make Danny a real weak character that could not even chose who should **** him for life, the guy or the girl? That would've been a great character, but the Danny presented did not show all that going on - it was more of a smartass trying to fool everyone and failing on it. It was a nice opening and at times I wanted to see the plan work, or go entirely wrong, even - the false trails that she would be dead (twice!) were just annoying - perhaps she could have been killed and the thriller would become one of those circumstantial ones. I liked the ending, although a bit predictable. It has a good setup, a nice scheme and interesting twists, but I was a bit frustrated.… Expand
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123alexalexJul 27, 2013
brilliant so many twists really kept me wondering what was going to happen next right from the very first scene. Martin Compston is certainly an actor with a bright future.
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9
TobinOslerOct 29, 2010
Minimalist design with only 3 characters and simple sets, but it works perfectly well for the story, which is rich with twists without feeling too contrived, capped with a very satisfying ending. Highly recommended.
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8
iamtrent424Nov 25, 2010
This movie was really good. I enjoy this movie a lot. It caught my attention from the beginning. Its a wonderful suspense movie. Good acting in this movie. It wasn't Oscar nomination performance but the cast did a good job. An awesome screenThis movie was really good. I enjoy this movie a lot. It caught my attention from the beginning. Its a wonderful suspense movie. Good acting in this movie. It wasn't Oscar nomination performance but the cast did a good job. An awesome screen play to this movie. This is one of my favorite movies of 2010. Top 10 list .… Expand
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4
PurpleUrpNov 15, 2011
A movie that felt like it started off with a nice climax but only to fall short of anything brilliant. One of those movies where you just HAVE to see the ending. Like poker, don't play the hand if you're not down to go all in.
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Compi24Oct 28, 2020
Do yourself a favor and go into this movie knowing nothing. I read the description for the film on a streaming service and had one of the key reveals spoiled for me. Even so, "The Disappearance Of Alice Creed" is still an impressively tautDo yourself a favor and go into this movie knowing nothing. I read the description for the film on a streaming service and had one of the key reveals spoiled for me. Even so, "The Disappearance Of Alice Creed" is still an impressively taut thriller, sparing the audience of the chills and bombast in favor of some good ol' fashioned narrative intrigue. With each twist lopped on to this plot, you're constantly learning more and more about each character and, in turn, the developing irony of the situation at hand. It's really quite effective, especially for a film with only three performers and one or two locations. Gemma Arterton is terrific in this, but the heaviest of props goes to Eddie Marsan, who the average moviegoer may recognize from the many supporting/bit roles he's had in larger films over the years. In this, however, he really gets to unload a bevy of menace, showcasing just how much energy he can exude onscreen when given the chance. A great performance in a truly solid film overall.… Expand
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CameraBounceGodOct 3, 2015
As always....i'm stopping this short.....dont believe their relationship and this isn't good enough for me to go to sleep to even....but you do think for a second that you might see the lead actress **** which..is terrible...any way...i wouldAs always....i'm stopping this short.....dont believe their relationship and this isn't good enough for me to go to sleep to even....but you do think for a second that you might see the lead actress **** which..is terrible...any way...i would be tied up essentially for 1000 dollars and.... be very happy...even if i thought i was gonna die for several hours....even if my dad had to pay it....seems to be the moral of the story… Expand
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BroyaxJul 25, 2023
C’est un polar bien étrange… on ignore jusqu’au bout s’il s’agit d’une comédie ou d’un thriller… ou plus simplement d’un film à rebondissements plus ou moins discutables… et provocateurs ! Tout cela semble un peu tiré par les cheveux, surtoutC’est un polar bien étrange… on ignore jusqu’au bout s’il s’agit d’une comédie ou d’un thriller… ou plus simplement d’un film à rebondissements plus ou moins discutables… et provocateurs ! Tout cela semble un peu tiré par les cheveux, surtout vers la fin qui fait feu de tout bois avec ce trio de personnages que l’on dirait tout droit sorti d’un tabloïd putassier à deux centimes de livre (pléonasme)…

Un numéro d’actrice tout à fait étonnant en tout cas, de la part de la si jolie Gemma Arterton très investie dans un rôle scabreux… c’est le moins qu’on puisse dire ! un peu cruel également, voire sadique ou sinistrement ironique (avec l’humour anglais, allez savoir…).

Les deux autres comédiens sont très bien aussi, notamment Martin Compston plus connu dans son rôle opiniâtre sur l’excellente série Line of Duty. La réalisation est bien fichue (comme Gemma, ma foi) mais le film se concentre uniquement sur les deux cons et la cocotte kidnappée, éludant tout ce qui peut arriver ou se passer à l’extérieur…

On reste donc un peu sur sa faim, même si la conclusion (un rebondissement encore) peut prêter à sourire. Un film assez original néanmoins et sans temps mort !… Expand
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XxSasah101xXNov 11, 2019
Extremely talented and competent Gemma Arteton, I recommend you all watch this film, is really a show of facial expressions, the way she modulates her voice to look scared or nervous, is sensational. It's a shame that the big productionExtremely talented and competent Gemma Arteton, I recommend you all watch this film, is really a show of facial expressions, the way she modulates her voice to look scared or nervous, is sensational. It's a shame that the big production companies have forgotten her and aren't calling her to a big international production, like the prince of Persia or Fury of titans, for example. Her recent films have basically been shown in the UK and some parts of Europe. It's a shame, since she's (with all due respect) a badass actress!!!!!… Expand
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