Review of Kidnap (2017) by Sheina B — 26 Sep 2017

Much better than expected, worth watching.

This review of Kidnap (2017) was written by Sheina B on 26 Sep 2017.

Kidnap has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mackenzie O (5) 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 Laurie A (151) on 19 Jan 2019

One of the better nexflix original films, Kidnap has the strong sense of peril and action to top it off…

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By Joshua W (496) on 17 May 2018

Halle Berry gave a great performance, but the plot and story of this movie was horrible…

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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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By Heather W (295) on 21 May 2018

The star of the movie was the kickass minivan…

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By Max N (202) on 17 Jun 2018

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By Reyna J (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 Trinity H (8) on 19 Nov 2017

Good but really only a couple of characters in the whole movie. Would do 3 1/2 if it let me…

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By David S (4,459) 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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