Express Kidnapping
Express Kidnapping

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Express Kidnapping

2018
Movie
85 min
Portuguese

Sao Paulo, Brazil. Isabel, a 25-year-old girl, is kidnapped. The first ATM the criminals try to withdraw money from is broken. It's almost 10:00pm. The kidnappers realize they will not be able to get to the next one on time. What was meant to be an express kidnapping becomes an all-night imprisonment.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Marco GadgeGenres: Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A seemingly ordinary business trip turns into a terrifying ordeal for a middle-aged executive and his driver when they are hijacked by two young men. Forced into a high-speed chase and subjected to escalating demands, the captives find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their increasingly desperate captors.

Critical Reception

Express Kidnapping received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its tense atmosphere and strong performances, though some found the plot occasionally predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its suspenseful narrative and gritty portrayal of the crime.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its escalating tension and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Noted for solid performances from the lead actors, particularly in conveying desperation.

  • Some critics found the narrative pacing uneven in parts.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this title.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily on location in Germany, contributing to its realistic and gritty aesthetic.

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