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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Lionsgate | Release Date: September 23, 2011 | PG-13

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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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

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

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

Benjamin Mercer

Sep 24, 2011

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

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

Joe Neumaier

Sep 24, 2011

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

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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abduction

Oct 6, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know I have already written a review for this movie but people still are not getting my point. You know what stop being so cule. I mean seriously if you do not like Taylor Lautner then dont even go see his movies because you know you are going to hate it. So this is just me spreading the word to not be a bully in other words. Just because he is a celebrety does not mean you can talk crap about them. What the hell is wrong with you? I f you were a celebrety would you like people talking crap about? Think about it that way. He can come on this cite to see how the movie did and get hurt by what people typed in. All I am saying is to be carefull with waht you say. It could affend, hurt, and make people sad including you so just be curtiouse. Now remember that these words are coming from a ten year old but does not mean that if you are older than me you know it all. I am not saying I know it all because I do not but what I am saying is just to be nice because I have realized that to many people these days are way to mean and have no respect for others. So when you are righting these reveiws do not just think about your self think about others also. Or go to hell because that is no way to be acting. please just be nice. That is all I am asking. Ok. Then.… Expand

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GagaForGhibli

Nov 11, 2012

I Really Loved This Movie! Taylor Does A Great Job, Big Jump From Twilight! This Is One Of The Best Of 2011!

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mako_psy

Jan 12, 2012

If you enjoy teenage dramas, terrible acting, plots that never seem to be explained and more bad acting then you'll love this movie. If not, rent Enemy of the State. It's kind of the same thing but with people who can act and isn't centred around awkward and unrealistic teenage dramas.

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frelling_cute

Sep 28, 2011

Like Beiber, I hope Lautner saves his money because, like most teeny boppers, he will need it after Hollywood has forgotten him. His acting consists of a pout and his angry look and has not grown beyond his limited acting ability in the Twilight movies. The rest of the cast does a good jobLike Beiber, I hope Lautner saves his money because, like most teeny boppers, he will need it after Hollywood has forgotten him. His acting consists of a pout and his angry look and has not grown beyond his limited acting ability in the Twilight movies. The rest of the cast does a good job of walking through their roles and excepting the paycheck but there is nothing that I would want to see or experience again.
Lautner, either better take some acting lessons or give it up now because the body and prissy acting isn't going to get him anywhere.… Expand

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Billyheel

Oct 13, 2011

A movie that stumbles out of the gates, and never gets back on it's feet. Mediocre and uneventful, the movie will leave you with a sick pit in your wallet; and the regret of paying to watch it. The plot is ridiculous, the acting is atrocious, and the story progression is spotty and lacksA movie that stumbles out of the gates, and never gets back on it's feet. Mediocre and uneventful, the movie will leave you with a sick pit in your wallet; and the regret of paying to watch it. The plot is ridiculous, the acting is atrocious, and the story progression is spotty and lacks substance. One of the worst movies I have seen, and it is definitely Taylor Lautner's worst role ever. Terrible, and nothing else.… Expand

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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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