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- 2017
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- Aviron Pictures
- 1 h 35 m
- 2017
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- Aviron Pictures
- 1 h 35 m
Summary A typical afternoon in the park turns into a nightmare for single mom Karla Dyson (Halle Berry) when her son suddenly disappears. Without a cell phone and knowing she has no time to wait for police help, Karla jumps in her own car and sets off in pursuit of the kidnappers. A relentless, edge-of-your seat chase ensues, where Karla must ri...
Directed By: Luis Prieto
Written By: Knate Lee
- 2017
- R
- Aviron Pictures
- 1 h 35 m
- 2017
- R
- Aviron Pictures
- 1 h 35 m
Kidnap
44
5.1
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Summary A typical afternoon in the park turns into a nightmare for single mom Karla Dyson (Halle Berry) when her son suddenly disappears. Without a cell phone and knowing she has no time to wait for police help, Karla jumps in her own car and sets off in pursuit of the kidnappers. A relentless, edge-of-your seat chase ensues, where Karla must ri...
Directed By: Luis Prieto
Written By: Knate Lee
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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31% Positive
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38% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
31% Negative
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
44
31% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
38% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
31% Negative
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
Berry knows how to seize the center spot and hold on tight. In Kidnap, she gets quite an exhausting workout, and so does the audience.
Between Berry’s committed performance and the film’s brisk cocktail of dread and adrenaline, Kidnap makes for a rousing, if ridiculous, ride.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 54 User Ratings
5.1
33% Positive
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
41% Mixed
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
26% Negative
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 54 User Ratings
5.1
33% Positive
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
41% Mixed
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
26% Negative
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
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It's now or never! A mother's fight back!
Truly shocking for people blindly following the words of critics. This is really a good film. I totally enjoyed it. Well, it was not like I never saw such film. In a century of motion picture history, hundreds of similar films were made. This is just another one, but there's nothing wrong with it. People wrongly judged it. The pace of the film was rocket speed. So basically, there's no time for one to keep looking for flaws. If they do, then they're not enjoying the show. They missed out everything, hence end up bashing it. Just like the clowns, aka film critics.
It was another kidnap film that Halle Barry in it, that's similar to her previous film 'The Call'. It did not take long to get into the action. A hardworking mother, going through divorce, fighting for her son's custody. While engaging in a phone call, she loses her son in an amusement park. The alert mother quickly jumps into pursuing when he was seen forcefully taken in a stranger's car. The remaining events take place on the road, with car chases, with a twist before the conclusion.
Nicely written screenplay and well performed actors, particularly Halle Berry. I have never seen she had played such an energetic role in the recent time. Whatever the storyline is, it's kind of an inspiring film. How a mother fought for her son. Totally a mother instinct. You can't simply expect like the film 'Taken'. It might not be realistic, but cinematically honest. The same thing happens in the animal world too. Sad that the film released after so many delays. Moreover, how people responded to it. Believe me, it is a nice film and I definitely suggest it to all.
8/10
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There's certainly a thrill to watching a single woman lead a movie where she's chasing down criminals like an unstoppable killing machine. Is Kidnap inane? Totally. But fun? You bet.
Kidnap probably could’ve played into its feverish, violent, trashy side more aggressively. As is, something seems to be holding it back from its own monstrously exploitative premise.
Berry, who’s been down a similar road before in “The Call,” brings grit, guts and tears. But all that’s not enough to break the monotony — or the preposterous conversations she has aloud with herself.
Kidnap is an asinine child-abduction thriller spliced with a touch of the early Steven Spielberg TV movie "Duel," and the most likable thing about it is that it is utter, unabashed garbage.
Kidnap isn’t schlock, it’s garbage.
In 2013 Halle Berry starred in THE CALL, which wasn't generally well reviewed (except by me). I thought it was a gripping film. This new one is much the same thing: a well-crafted, sometimes riveting thrill ride. Basically, it's an extended chase as she frantically pursues the kidnappers of her 6-year-old son. Much of it takes place careening down a highway with nail-biting driving and quick crashes. The subsequent encounters may strain credibility but they're equally fraught with tension. If you can forgive the gaps in the logic and some trite setups, you'll be sitting on the edge of your seat or even screaming at the screen!
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A solid dose of desperate Halle Berry, who in the rescue of her son is better than Bruce Willis himself in rest of his best roles. There is a lot of panic, a lot of poor montage and pitiful supporting acting. Pleasant to watch but for a while I have enough of this actress.
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A relatively short film that goes straight to the point. A single mother suffers the kidnapping of her son while in a park. The film revolves around a single actress, the mother Halle Berry who relentlessly fights to get her kid back. Some participation from the kidnapers, Chris McGinn and Lew Temple. The scenario is simple and has been said many times before. The film is highly attracting because of the restless cat chasing. You feel tired after the first half as if you are part of the chase. An entertaining movie without sophistication. You won't feel cheated. Appreciable acting and directing without much claims.
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I thought the movie started out quite promisingly but as it progressed it became more and more unbelievable. There are parts that are so unconvincing they're almost laughable. Definitely one to avoid.
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Production Company
Di Bonaventura Pictures,
Gold Star Films,
606 Films,
Evandine Productions,
Ingenious Media,
Lotus Entertainment (I),
Rumble Entertainment,
Well Go USA Entertainment
Release Date Aug 4, 2017
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating R
Tagline Vengeance is a Mother
Awards
Taurus World Stunt Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
ReFrame
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 1 Nomination
