First Born
Laura's expecting. Her husband, Steven's a loving guy but has little time for her. Her mom lives thousands of miles away. Forced to give up on her dreams, she's always been a bit edgy. A C-section drives her over the edge, making her see things in a different light. A creepy babysitter doesn't make things any better. She begins seeing things, trusts no one, as she goes into self-destruct mode.
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Plot Summary
In this suspenseful thriller, Laura Schorr finds her life upended when her son, Daniel, is kidnapped. The abduction is not for ransom but seemingly to force Laura into committing a crime. As she navigates a dangerous path to save her son, she uncovers a conspiracy that goes deeper than she could have imagined, forcing her to confront her own past and make impossible choices.
Critical Reception
First Born received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and predictable twists. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly Elisabeth Shue's, the film was generally seen as a disappointing thriller that failed to deliver on its premise.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable and convoluted storyline.
- Elisabeth Shue's performance is often highlighted as a redeeming quality, but it isn't enough to save the movie.
- Many critics found the thriller elements to be uninspired and lacking genuine suspense.
Google audience: Google users seem divided, with a moderate approval rating. Some viewers found the film to be an engaging thriller with good performances, while others felt it was unoriginal and failed to maintain tension.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be released in 2006 but was delayed until 2007.
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