Andres Gomez
I thrilling and realistic movie that gets harder and harder to take. Too unnecessarily violent at the end but hooking nonetheless.


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Three hooded Eastern-European criminals burst into a home in a Madrid gated community, holding the family hostage in its own home, and forcing the father to empty his credit cards. But the family fights back - brutally.
A wealthy family moves into a new, isolated mansion, only to be terrorized by three intruders on Christmas Eve. The intruders demand a ransom, but their motives quickly become clear as the night escalates into a brutal fight for survival. The situation deteriorates as the family members are separated and subjected to increasingly violent demands.
Kidnapped received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its intense atmosphere, brutal realism, and effective suspense. Some found the violence gratuitous, but most acknowledged its technical skill and gripping narrative. It is considered a notable entry in the home invasion subgenre of horror.
Praised for its relentless tension and brutal effectiveness.
Noted for its gritty realism and claustrophobic atmosphere.
Some critics found the extreme violence difficult to stomach.
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Nominated for Best Actor at the Goya Awards for Fernando Cayo. Won Best Film at the Sitges - Catalan International Film Festival.
The film's director, Miguel Ángel Vivas, has stated that he aimed to create a sense of dread and helplessness by focusing on the psychological impact of the invasion rather than just gore.
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I thrilling and realistic movie that gets harder and harder to take. Too unnecessarily violent at the end but hooking nonetheless.