Lou
Lou

Lou

2022Movie107 minEnglish

A young girl is kidnapped during a powerful storm. Her mother joins forces with her mysterious neighbour to set off in pursuit of the kidnapper. Their journey will test their limits and expose the dark secrets of their past.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Anna FoersterGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A lonely woman living a quiet life in the countryside finds her world upended when a young child is kidnapped. She is forced to confront her own past and use her highly trained set of skills to rescue the child, revealing a hidden dangerous past. What initially seems like a straightforward rescue mission quickly escalates into a race against time with unexpected twists.

Critical Reception

Lou received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many praising Allison Janney's performance but criticizing the film's predictable plot and uninspired action sequences. Audiences generally had a similar reception, appreciating the cast but finding the story to be derivative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Allison Janney delivers a compelling performance as the titular character.
  • The film suffers from a formulaic and predictable storyline.
  • Action sequences are adequately executed but lack originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally noted Allison Janney's strong performance and the film's serviceable action. However, many found the plot to be unoriginal and the overall experience forgettable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, utilizing its rugged landscapes to enhance the isolated atmosphere of the story.

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3 reviews
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Lou didn’t disappoint but didn’t impress. Not memorable or captivating, but not a horrible movie to have on in the background while doing something else.** Lou is a decent but forgettable action drama with a surprisingly good cast but ...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I don’t watch thrillers as a rule, so I will not try to compare it to others in that genre. I gave this a try only because of Allison Janney, who first impressed me in West Wing and later in Mom. Of course, this is a different breed of char...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2022-edition/ "Lou focuses on an admittedly generic kidnapping story, but Allison Janney and Jurnee Smollett's incredibly captivating performances tre...