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Captive
Is she a captive or a diplomat? And why the unrelenting interrogation? What is she supposed to know - and why? Why is there a lewd striptease going on at her door? And if it's a jail, why is there no warden? And where do the two-way mirrors lead anyway? Believe nothing. Trust no one. And watch the pretty girls go by. Welcome to a place called Captive. Where madness and Madelyn meet.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian future, a former cop named Maxwell is hired by a powerful corporation to track down a deadly bio-weapon that has gone missing. The weapon, a virus, is being carried by a woman named Sarah who is unaware of the danger she poses. Maxwell must race against time to find her before the virus is released and infects the entire population.
Critical Reception
Captive (1997) is a low-budget science fiction thriller that garnered mixed to negative reviews. While it features a decent premise and some recognizable actors, its execution was often criticized for its predictable plot, uneven pacing, and dated special effects.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a convoluted plot and a lack of compelling characters.
Despite a few action sequences, the overall pacing is slow and unengaging.
Special effects and production values are considered below average, even for its time.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for 'Captive' (1997) is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, a common filming hub for many low-budget genre films.
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