Headturner1
Spoiler. Tom sandoval and Kristen from Vanderpump rules are in this. Krstens part is so small I'm not sure how the previous viewer could say she was a great " actor". I saw this a few years ago and recognized the then couple right away. As for the movie.. I thought it was pretty good. Considering the so called "horror" on todays market. Tom was pretty good. After seeing him on the reality show I was surprised he pulled of such a character. it's worth a watch. especially if you're a fan of Tom and Kristen.
x-akurei
I can only describe this as brilliant, spelt as C R A P... The most entertaining part of it was the father's poetic lines in between it all. This film can only be matched to films such as Eden Lake and Wolf Creek, which in my opinion are brilliant exams of terrible films. The script was predictable throughout, the eventual outcome was foreseeable; it is a film that makes you want to scream at the television because of how ridiculous it is, but yet you don't turn it off because it's somewhat of a fatal fascination. For acting ability, there will certainly be no Oscars. I strongly suspect that a better film could be put together by amateurs. I wouldn't recommend this film at all.
Charlie Caine
If you've not yet seen this film and are considering renting it - DON'T. The film starts out somewhat watchable and goes quickly downhill from there. Only two of the actors, the female lead and the kidnapper, have any talent. In fact, this film is way below their skill level. The kidnapper reminds me of Stephen Dorff and was solid throughout, creepy and evil but not over-the-top. The girlfriend did a great job as well and seemed genuinely terrified. The male lead and his parents are just bad. And I mean BAD. Of course, the script deserves some or most of the blame for this. To say the script is weak is an understatement. When the fundamentalist parents make their appearance, the dialogue gets laughably bad when the father and son get into their fire and brimstone, Old Testament babbling. I don't even think good actors could have pulled off those lines.The film seems to have been shot well, but the script, direction and editing failed on so many levels, this project could have never worked.I'm also wondering why a girl who was in the film for less than 5 minutes is on the cover instead of the lead when the lead girl is far more attractive. My guess is that the star may have had something in her contract that let her take herself off the box/poster if she wasn't pleased with the final product...which obviously she wouldn't be. So, it's a very big "pass". How did this make it in Redbox?
itsgisla
I saw this film at a private screening and found it to be very suspenseful. There are several plot twists and the film keeps you engaged from beginning to end. This is no doubt attributed to great writing by Daniel Fanaberia who gives an excellent performance as Mark. Tom Sandoval is very convincing as Steven. Director Clint Lien takes you on a crazy ride that comes to a surprise end. There is never a dull moment in this film. It takes a new twist on an old idea and makes it work well. It helps that the editing and camera work are great as it just enhances the story. Overall, the acting, directing and writing are very good. It would be great to see it receive theatrical distribution.
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