Hours
Hours

Hours

2013Movie97 minEnglish

A father struggles to keep his infant daughter alive in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes19%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users47%
Director: Eric HeissererGenres: Horror, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

During Hurricane Katrina, a father struggles to protect his newborn daughter and her mother when the power goes out in their New Orleans hospital. Trapped and desperate, he must fight against both the rising floodwaters and a relentless group of attackers.

Critical Reception

Hours received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its premise intriguing but ultimately underdeveloped. The film's tension and Paul Walker's performance were occasionally praised, but its pacing and predictability were common points of criticism.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and Paul Walker's committed performance.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and uneven pacing.
  • The film's reliance on horror tropes and a somewhat convoluted narrative detracted from its potential.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent thriller with a compelling setup, but many felt it didn't quite deliver on its promise, citing a slow burn and a lack of genuine surprises. Some appreciated the emotional core of the story, particularly Paul Walker's effort.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in 18 days in and around Alabama, with much of the set designed to simulate the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

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Reno

Reno

> As a father, as a husband, he stood for their defence. One of the final movies of a fine actor of our time, Paul Walker. Small budget movie, only because of the story that did not require a grand setting and spectacular graphics. The w...
Kenneth Axel Carlsson

Kenneth Axel Car...

A man finds himself caught at a hospital while Katrina ravages New Orleans. His wife just gave birth to their daughter, but unfortunately died. The child is not capable of breathing on her own. You probably know where this headed; a flooded...