Hostage
Hostage

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Hostage

2018
Movie
8 min
English

A man becomes the target of a bizarre kidnapping and discovers that his kidnapper is someone who is particularly close to him.

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IMDb4.1/10
Google Users40%
Director: Jared CohnGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A former special forces soldier, now a security guard, finds himself in a desperate situation when terrorists take over a luxury apartment building. He must use his skills to rescue the hostages, including a young girl, from the dangerous situation. The film follows his intense fight for survival and his efforts to outsmart the ruthless criminals.

Critical Reception

Hostage (2018) received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences. It was often criticized for its predictable plot, generic action sequences, and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempts at suspense, the film was largely seen as a formulaic thriller that failed to bring anything new to the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and uninspired action.

  • Performances are generally weak, with little depth given to the characters.

  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver compelling suspense.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a predictable and unexciting thriller, with many expressing disappointment in the lack of creativity and engaging plot. Some viewers mentioned that the action sequences were mediocre and did not compensate for the film's overall shortcomings.

Fun Fact

Although released in 2018, the film "Hostage" starring Kellan Lutz is actually a different film from the more well-known 2005 Bruce Willis film of the same name.

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