Abduction

Name: Abduction
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: September 23, 2011
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 25
Cast: Alfred Molina, Lily Collins, Taylor Lautner

2011

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ABDUCTION

Movie Details & Credits

Lionsgate | Release Date: September 23, 2011

Starring: Alfred Molina, Lily Collins, Taylor Lautner

Summary: Abduction is a thriller that focuses on a youth who discovers the parents who raised him aren't his real folks, a revelation that triggers events and leaves him running for his life.(Lionsgate)

Director: John Singleton

Genre(s): Action, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 106 min

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83	#83 Most Discussed Movie of 2011
78	#78 Most Shared Movie of 2011

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Movieline Alison Willmore

Sep 22, 2011

As Nathan, the teenage hero of Abduction, Lautner shows he's handy with stunts, many of which he clearly and impressively performs himself, and good with a fight scene. But when it comes to exchanges of dialogue, displays of emotion or just standing around, he's stiff and manifestly uncomfortable. Read full review

Variety Andrew Barker

Sep 22, 2011

Aside from such dutiful fan service, the film is a haggardly slapdash "Bourne Identity" knockoff, never rising above the level of basic competence. Read full review

Orlando Sentinel Roger Moore

Sep 22, 2011

Abduction puts Lautner in motion and never goes very far wrong as long as he remains in motion. Read full review

Village Voice Benjamin Mercer

Sep 24, 2011

A blockhead espionage thriller from director-for-hire John Singleton. Read full review

Miami Herald Rene Rodriguez

Sep 24, 2011

Abduction is a crass and lowbrow attempt to cash in on a young actor's heat - an exploitation picture where the person being taken advantage of is too young to notice. Read full review

New York Daily News Joe Neumaier

Sep 24, 2011

A ridiculously cheesy confection filled with unthrilling thrills, bored-looking adults and a comically overstuffed backstory. Read full review

Salon Andrew O'Hehir

Sep 24, 2011

A fourth-rate Hollywood thriller that bungles a lot of thievery from better movies, is entirely bereft of suspense or excitement and features a leading man who absolutely, positively cannot act. Read full review

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CandW

Sep 27, 2011

Everyone who says this movie wasn't good is just BITTER and CYNICAL! I am a 29 year old woman, and my husband and I BOTH liked this movie a lot. It was entertaining and definitely worth the money to see it. In our opinion, Taylor did a great job. Keep these movies coming! We want a sequel!

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Gamingking007

Oct 4, 2011

This movie deserves at least a 7/10 I'm giving it a 10 because everyone is insulting for some stupid reason!!! Sure it was far from perfect but the ratings are just mean.

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RogerSmith97

Nov 4, 2011

I Do Have To Say This Is Another Copcat Movie... But Taylor's Acting Is Verry Good Even Better Than Mat's... Altohugh Some Scenes In This Movie Arent Great... It Makes Up For It In Acting... Taylor Great Job! I Think This Movie Does Not Deserve All The Critical Comments About Taylor...
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EgeBerk

Oct 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It sounds like a very amateur movie to me the first look at the cast and director say good but the movie was not the same quality.The scenario looks like the usual classic agent stories that might be good maybe I didn't like it.

at the beginning of the movie, the bad guys are coming to the lead role and I can say that they are hunting 2 former agents very easily.this scene came to me very ridiculous burning house did not turn to help his family, but returned to the girl you love
There were some very ridiculous events that made me very uncomfortable throughout.
the acting was really bad in some scenes.

I didn't like it briefly just a movie that you can watch without getting bored but it's not good.… Expand

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ezcam1944

Oct 6, 2011

It's obviously a copycat Bourne movie and Taylor Lautner is a poor copy of Matt Damon. The action sequences are below par and the storyline is full of holes. Eatch the original Bourne movies on DVD instead.

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J-Shap

Oct 7, 2011

What are some of these uninvolving and tedious set pieces you may ask. I donâ

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Hyliad

Oct 7, 2011

Not very much to say, it's almost not a movie. Despite the presence of truly good actors as Sigourney Weaver, Alfred Molina, Jason Isaacs (only here for the money. I don't see other reason), it is simply boring. Taylor Lautner is the worst in the film so far (it's a kind of exceptionnalNot very much to say, it's almost not a movie. Despite the presence of truly good actors as Sigourney Weaver, Alfred Molina, Jason Isaacs (only here for the money. I don't see other reason), it is simply boring. Taylor Lautner is the worst in the film so far (it's a kind of exceptionnal performance).… Expand

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