Dr. Will Jennings and his wife, Karen, find their world has been turned upside down when they're taken hostage and held in different cities while their young daughter is kidnapped by the same band of ruthless criminals. Joe Hickey has hatched a seemingly foolproof plan with his wife, Cheryl, and cousin, Marvin: while Dr. Jennings and Mrs. Jennings are under guard and unable to contact the police, Hickey will demand a massive ransom for the return of their daughter. If the payment is not arranged in 24 hours, the girl will be killed. Will and Karen realize it's imperative that they find their daughter as soon as possible, as she suffers from a medical condition that could claim her life if she doesn't receive her medication within a day, but as Karen plots a way to get away from Joe and rescue her little girl, she discovers money isn't the only reason Joe has chosen the Jenningses as his victims.
This was a pretty good film and the acting was excellent, but the plot wasn't very original and it wasn't suspenseful, either. Charlize Theron and Kevin Bacon did a great job with their roles and really made me believe the story. The problem is the story has been told before with the same ending. Basically, someone gets kidnapped, held for ransom, things don't go exactly as planned, but there's a happy ending. This movie followed the formula to a tee which meant it was very predictable. There was one twist, but it wasn't played up enough to make a big difference to the story. Overall, it was a pretty good flick, kept my interest and would be a good one to watch once, but don't expect a great, suspenseful thriller.
Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Charlize Theron, Kevin Bacon, Courtney Love, Stuart Townsend, Dakota Fanning
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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