Review of Kidnap (2017) by Melanie K — 07 Aug 2017

Not a particularly bad performance by Halle Berry, but has a predictable, poorly executed plot and bad pacing. Not an entertaining film by any means.

This review of Kidnap (2017) was written by Melanie K on 07 Aug 2017.

Kidnap has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Stanley C (339) on 17 Jul 2018

If you watch the movie all the way through it is very suspenseful and Halle's performance was moving! One of the best kidnap movies I have ever seen…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 31 Dec 2018

Movie couldve ended in 10 minutes if the mom had a brain cell for every star I gave in this review…

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By David K (1,644) on 10 Sep 2018

What is Halle Berry doing with her career? Why would she ruin it with this film? What an awful movie. One star though for the unintentional laughs…

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By Jesse F (404) on 05 Feb 2018

Loved this! Halle Berry's performance was incredible…

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By Shahad A (1) on 05 Dec 2017

Ridiculous movie! 100% unrealistic in every way, shape and form. I can't believe people actually get paid for writing complete garbage…

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By Henry B (8) on 15 Jan 2018

Over the top with it's ugly look with the combination of it's terrible directing and acting…

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By Dans B (1) on 29 Mar 2018

BEST MOVIE I HAVE SEEN ALL YEAR! I mean from beginning to end! not a single dull moment! BRAVO…

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By Ayrton Anthony C (271) on 05 Dec 2017

Ridiculous movie! 100% unrealistic in every way, shape and form. I can't believe people actually get paid for writing complete garbage…

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By Tiffany W (163) on 04 Dec 2017

Pretty much what you would expect out of a Halle Barry movie but still pretty good none the less…

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By Jamesirish68 (111) on 29 Dec 2018

TV movie but an enjoyable one. Good old fashioned thriller about every parent's worst nightmare…

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