Snatched
Snatched

Snatched

2022Movie10 minEnglish

After coming out as gay, a 15-year-old boy must fight for his life when his parents react with otherworldly acceptance.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users51%
Director: Jonathan LevineGenres: Comedy, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman looking for adventure on a trip to South America with her mother gets more than she bargained for when they are kidnapped. They must rely on their wits and their strained mother-daughter relationship to escape.

Critical Reception

Snatched received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the comedic performances of Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn but criticized the predictable plot and uneven tone. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the humor and chemistry between the leads, while others found the film to be too reliant on slapstick and contrived situations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn share a fun, albeit sometimes forced, on-screen chemistry that provides the film's highlights.
  • The film struggles to balance its comedic aspirations with its thriller elements, often resulting in a jarring tonal shift.
  • While some set pieces are amusing, the overall plot feels derivative and lacks genuine suspense.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a mixed bag, with many appreciating the comedic pairing of Schumer and Hawn. However, a significant portion of reviewers felt the plot was uninspired and the humor didn't always land, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

Goldie Hawn's return to acting in Snatched was her first major film role in over 15 years, following 2002's 'The Banger Sisters'.

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