Snatched
Snatched

Snatched

2017Movie90 minEnglish

When her boyfriend dumps Emily, a spontaneous woman in her 30s, she persuades her ultra-cautious mom to accompany her on a vacation to Ecuador. When these two very different women are trapped on this wild journey, their bond as mother and daughter is tested and strengthened while they attempt to navigate the jungle and escape.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic53
Google Users53%
Director: Jonathan LevineGenres: Comedy, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

When her boyfriend dumps her, impulsive New Yorker Emily Middleton persuades her cautious mother, Linda, to join her on a vacation to Ecuador. Their trip takes a perilous turn when they are kidnapped by a drug cartel. Thrown into a dangerous adventure, the unlikely pair must rely on each other to escape alive.

Critical Reception

Snatched received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn, but criticizing the predictable plot and uneven humor. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the chemistry between the leads but finding the overall execution to be lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn share undeniable chemistry that elevates the film.
  • The premise offers potential for comedic hijinks but is often let down by a formulaic script.
  • While some moments land, the overall humor and action sequences feel inconsistent.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a passable comedy, with many enjoying the performances of the lead actresses and their mother-daughter dynamic. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the humor was hit-or-miss and the plot lacked originality.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Goldie Hawn's return to acting in a leading role after a 15-year hiatus was highly anticipated by many.

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2 reviews
Reno

Reno

**When the paradise turned into a hell!** People have reason to dislike it, but I'm not on the same page. Of course it was not the best kidnap-adventure I've ever seen. But I enjoyed watching it. Because I felt it was being truthful. I m...
Ashkan

Ashkan

Short version, don't watch unless you really want to punish yourself. This is one of the most boring and predictable movies I have seen in a long time. In addition to the extremely unfunny jokes, the whole movie plot is lacking. There...