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44 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

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  • Starring: Bruce Willis, Kevin Pollak, Serena Scott Thomas
  • Summary: Devastated by an unspeakable tragedy while on the job as a hostage negotiator for the LAPD, Jeff Talley (Willis) resigns and accepts a low profile job as the chief of police in a sleepy town. On a slow Monday morning Talley's job becomes anything but quiet and sets him on a course that could change not only his professional but personal life forever. (Miramax)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 33
  3. Negative: 9 out of 33
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    80
    Made with energetic flair and no small dose of violence, mercifully handled with discretion, Hostage exemplifies taut, confident filmmaking.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    60
    Right from the intriguing opening sequence, which hints at the bleakness which envelops the movie, Willis' Talley is an interesting character.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jack Mathews
    38
    Beyond the cliches, there's something deeply offensive about the way Hostage exploits our empathy for children in peril.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34
  1. DarthM.
    10
    This movie is very interesting. It starts a simple hostage situation and it gets more complex and more thrilling than most movies. It has suspense all the way and keeps wanting to see how everything will end. Its a great experience and thats all that matters!.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. imthenoob
    7
    It was actually a pretty decent film. The cast is ok, A little below average imo. There quite a bit of enjoyable action and suspense. Not much plot to it though. Still worth the watch imo.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. FrankO.
    5
    I was looking forward to viewing this movie because it was based on a novel by Robert Crais who I admire as a mystery writer. Needless to say, it was too much over the top with special effects and way too long.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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