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Kidnap
Disgruntled workers who have recently been fired join forces to plot a course of action to take in order to exact revenge upon their boss.Desmond Elliot, Joseph Benjamin, Omoni Oboli (2013)
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Plot Summary
A mother, Karla Dyson, is enjoying a day at the park with her son, Frankie, when he is abducted. Without hesitation, Karla springs into action, pursuing the kidnappers in her car. What follows is a relentless and high-octane chase across a vast urban landscape, as Karla risks everything to reclaim her child.
Critical Reception
Kidnap received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its premise thin and its execution reliant on an excessive amount of action and suspense without substantial character development. Audiences, however, were somewhat more receptive, appreciating the intense pacing and Halle Berry's committed performance as a desperate mother.
What Reviewers Say
Halle Berry delivers a strong, visceral performance as a mother on a desperate mission.
The film's relentless pace and high-stakes premise create tension, but lack narrative depth.
Critics found the plot predictable and overly reliant on chase sequences.
Google audience: Google users praised Halle Berry's performance and the film's intense, non-stop action. Some found the plot a bit thin, but many enjoyed the thrilling experience and the emotional core of a mother's fight for her child.
Fun Fact
The film was originally scheduled for release in 2015 but was delayed twice, first to February 2017 and then to August 2017, reportedly to avoid competition with other major releases and to allow for reshoots.
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