Abduction
Abduction

Abduction

2011Movie106 minEnglish

For many years, Nathan Harper has had the uneasy feeling that life with his family isn't quite what it seems. As he draws closer to uncovering the truth, he is hunted by assassins, forcing him to flee with his neighbor, Karen, the only person he can trust.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes3%
Metacritic20/100
Google Users45%
Director: John SingletonGenres: Action, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A high school student discovers a childhood picture of himself on a missing persons website and begins to uncover a dark conspiracy. As he delves deeper, he finds himself on the run from dangerous operatives, forcing him to rely on his instincts and the help of a few unlikely allies to uncover the truth about his identity and escape those hunting him.

Critical Reception

Abduction received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While Taylor Lautner's performance was noted by some, the film was widely criticized for its derivative plot, uninspired direction, and generic action sequences. Audiences generally agreed with critics, finding the film predictable and lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Overly predictable and generic action thriller with a weak plot.
  • Taylor Lautner's star power wasn't enough to save a formulaic and uninspired film.
  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver exciting or suspenseful moments.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a predictable and unexciting action film, with many pointing out the lack of originality and compelling story. While some appreciated Taylor Lautner's effort, the overall sentiment was disappointment with the film's execution.

Fun Fact

The film was originally developed with director Antoine Fuqua and actor Tom Hardy attached, but they later departed the project.

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