Kidnap
Three years ago, drama teacher Lam Hiu Yeung (Karena Lam) lost her younger brother in a kidnapping case, headed by female inspector Ho Yuen Chun (Rene Liu). Three years later, she is now on the verge of another great loss: her husband is in the late stages of cancer, and options are running out. To take him overseas for medical treatment, she needs money, and a lot of it. Using what she learned from her brother's tragic incident, she calmly masterminds the kidnapping of a tycoon's son, a case that again falls into the laps of workaholic detective and divorced mother Yuen Chun. These two strong-minded women square off in a high-stakes battle of wits, but plans and composure melt away on both sides when they realize that Hiu Yeung has nabbed the wrong kid - Yuen Chun's son.
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Plot Summary
A mother's worst nightmare comes true when her young son is abducted from a park. Without hesitation, she jumps into her car and embarks on a relentless pursuit to get him back. The film chronicles her desperate and high-octane chase against time as she fights to save her child from his captors.
Critical Reception
Kidnap received largely negative reviews from critics, who often found the premise thin and the execution repetitive. While Halle Berry's performance was occasionally praised for its intensity, many felt the film relied too heavily on its central chase sequence without sufficient narrative depth or character development. Audiences had a mixed reaction, with some appreciating the non-stop action and others finding it uninspired.
What Reviewers Say
- Halle Berry delivers a committed performance as a desperate mother.
- The film's relentless pace and single-minded chase, while intense, become monotonous.
- Lacks originality and compelling narrative elements beyond its core premise.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a tense and action-packed thriller, with many appreciating Halle Berry's effort. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was predictable and lacked substance, leading to a mixed reception.
Fun Fact
The film was originally set to be released in September 2015, but was delayed multiple times.
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