Prisoners
Ratings
My Review
A second viewing peels the prestige veneer off what childhood memory hailed as peak cinema. Two and a half hours now play like a highlight reel of implausible choices: evidence left unattended, parents surrendering vigilance, a twist visible from the first frame. Handsome shadows and solemn score remain, yet every narrative hole glares brighter than the Pennsylvania rain. Tension collapses once the contrivances shine through, leaving only the hollow echo of a thriller that once felt profound.
Community Reviews
Really intense and well done thriller. One of the few in the last years with great performances by Jackman, Gyllenhaal and Dano. It also has some content to chew. I really enjoyed watching it.
Read full review →Certainly Villenueve's most accessible film, but still a very good one. Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time.
Read full review →What a powerful film and what a great acting. I just couldn't help rewinding various scenes throughout, especially when Jackman's character showed anger and frustration for either his child being abducted or having what he thought was the culprit being tortured, although getting nowhere. Definitely a must for Mystery/Drama. 8/10
Read full review →