Captive
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Metascore
59 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: A movie about the consequences of both political and psychological repression, Cautiva ultimately personifies the resilience of the human spirit. (Laemmle/Zeller Films)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Ty Burr
    75
    Part detective story, part coming of political age saga, and all teenage identity crisis, Captive is the first film written and directed by Gaston Biraben , who has worked steadily as a Hollywood sound editor since the early '90s. That professionalism shows in the polished filmmaking as well as an occasional tendency toward shallower melodrama than the situation deserves.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ernest Hardy
    70
    Intelligent, moving film.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Deborah Young
    70
    Gripping drama.
  4. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Jordan Harper
    60
    This intriguing debut by Argentinean writer-director Gaston Biraben sets up a lot of tough choices before finally taking the easy way out.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. DannyV.D.
    10
    Yep, this is an almost perfect movie. I saw this movie a few months ago in the local filmclub, it's still in my yop 3 of the movies i�39;ve seen in 2006. Some critics should find another job, too bad it's impossible to find the region 2 dvd in english.… Expand
  2. MarceloM.
    10
    Wonderful movie, wonderful performances, great script. I have NO idea why critics gave it this score... and gave Borat an 85!
  3. Muriel
    8
    Cristina/Sofia's acceptance of her "new" family, as depicted, seems abrupt and rushed, and at times the acting is self-conscious, but in spite of some flaws, it is an emotionally powerful film. I agree that the Metascore is unduly low.… Expand

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