A mother stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son.A mother stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son.A mother stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 4 nominations
Jason George
- David
- (as Jason Winston George)
Arron Shiver
- Bill
- (as Aaron Shiver)
Jill E. Alexander
- Nancy
- (as Jill Alexander)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
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- TriviaWas initially going to be released on October 9, 2015, but was pushed back 5 times due to the studio going bankrupt. It was eventually released on August 4, 2017.
- GoofsA 911 call is placed from a landline cordless phone, the phone number is associated with a stationary address. Authorities know where the house is based on this phone number, and the house doesn't move. The cordless phone has a range of maybe 50 ft. But the 911 dispatcher states "we will triangulate on your location" despite Karla knowing the address. Authorities only need to triangulate on cell phones which are mobile, using 3 cell towers to find their location.
- Quotes
Karla Dyson: Let me tell you something, as long as my son is in that car, I will not stop. Wherever you go I will be right behind you.
- Crazy creditsPhotos of Halle Berry and Sage Correa at the park are shown during the first half of the end credits.
- Alternate versionsThe Blu-ray and DVD release is 14 minutes shorter than the theatrical and VOD release.
- SoundtracksPurple Butterflies
Written by Federico Jusid, Ale Martí, Anele Onyekwere
Performed by Raya Yarbrough, Danny Jay & The Pimpampums
Published by Metronome MP
Featured review
Not worthy enough to rescue
Although the story is a far from original one and kidnapping films have been a mix of great, good, average, mediocre and terrible, there was potential. It did look good when advertised and there have been numerous examples of film and television based on kidnapping are good and feature suspense, tension and taut writing. Halle Berry has shown that she can give an acceptable performance or more when with good material, 'Monster's Ball' is evidence of that.
'Kidnap' was a bit of a disappointment for me, though unlike some other films seen recently it didn't leave me annoyed or wanting to throw something against the wall. The potential was not massively enormous but it was there, and the film didn't do much with it on the whole. Do not agree with the vehement and in some cases vitriolic defense it has garnered, when it comes to its overall mixed critical reception, but also think 'Kidnap' is not that bad. There are far worse films about, overall and when it comes to abduction films. Although some may not disagree, to me the film started off well and has its moments and good points but lost its way as it went on and this is a shame. Am meaning this genuinely.
The production values have moments where they are slick and stylish. 'Kidnap' started off promisingly with an edge of your seat tension and sense of urgency.
Found the acting to be better than average considering what they were given. Berry, the only well-known cast member, is overwrought in places, but turns in a valiant effort where her angst and determination does convince. The discovery was surprising and the one time where something was not seen coming.
Unfortunately, 'Kidnap' does have its issues. The script throughout lacks tautness and tends to be very stilted, as well as repetitive. There is not enough to the characters to make one root or engage with them (despite Berry, her character's plight never really resonates), with little learnt about them, and at points they annoy due to particularly in the last third making illogical and frustrating decisions and behaving equally with a lack of logic. The direction is overall fairly bland and lacks momentum or style.
Despite moments of good production values, there are too many instances where there is an over-reliance of abruptly introduced and overlong camera shots that come over as more indulgent than stylish. Nothing memorable about the music, and although the story starts promisingly the tension and suspense suddenly completely dissipates too early and never comes back, making things feel very empty and dull with no real urgency or passion. This is especially apparent in the action, which also suffer the worst of my reservations with the camera work. Things get very predictable too (though the target of the crime and the outcome are fairly obvious from the start), though the discovery was a big unexpected surprise, and in the latter stages sense goes out of the window.
Overall, has its good elements but not an easy film to rescue. 4/10
'Kidnap' was a bit of a disappointment for me, though unlike some other films seen recently it didn't leave me annoyed or wanting to throw something against the wall. The potential was not massively enormous but it was there, and the film didn't do much with it on the whole. Do not agree with the vehement and in some cases vitriolic defense it has garnered, when it comes to its overall mixed critical reception, but also think 'Kidnap' is not that bad. There are far worse films about, overall and when it comes to abduction films. Although some may not disagree, to me the film started off well and has its moments and good points but lost its way as it went on and this is a shame. Am meaning this genuinely.
The production values have moments where they are slick and stylish. 'Kidnap' started off promisingly with an edge of your seat tension and sense of urgency.
Found the acting to be better than average considering what they were given. Berry, the only well-known cast member, is overwrought in places, but turns in a valiant effort where her angst and determination does convince. The discovery was surprising and the one time where something was not seen coming.
Unfortunately, 'Kidnap' does have its issues. The script throughout lacks tautness and tends to be very stilted, as well as repetitive. There is not enough to the characters to make one root or engage with them (despite Berry, her character's plight never really resonates), with little learnt about them, and at points they annoy due to particularly in the last third making illogical and frustrating decisions and behaving equally with a lack of logic. The direction is overall fairly bland and lacks momentum or style.
Despite moments of good production values, there are too many instances where there is an over-reliance of abruptly introduced and overlong camera shots that come over as more indulgent than stylish. Nothing memorable about the music, and although the story starts promisingly the tension and suspense suddenly completely dissipates too early and never comes back, making things feel very empty and dull with no real urgency or passion. This is especially apparent in the action, which also suffer the worst of my reservations with the camera work. Things get very predictable too (though the target of the crime and the outcome are fairly obvious from the start), though the discovery was a big unexpected surprise, and in the latter stages sense goes out of the window.
Overall, has its good elements but not an easy film to rescue. 4/10
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- Mar 26, 2019
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Bắt Cóc
- Filming locations
- Slidell, Louisiana, USA(outdoor filming)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $21,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $30,971,040
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,016,323
- Aug 6, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $34,814,102
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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