Review of Kidnap (2017) by Jorge A — 30 Dec 2017

A nervous thrill ride. The end was satisfying to watch.

This review of Kidnap (2017) was written by Jorge A on 30 Dec 2017.

Kidnap has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Max N (202) on 17 Jun 2018

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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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By Fred Topel (1,193) for Nerd Report (100) on 29 Nov 2017

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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 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 David Nusair (3,363) for Reel Film Reviews (3,339) on 14 Oct 2018

the novelty of the movie's Speed-but-with-an-abduction feel generally (and ultimately) compensating for its proliferation of less-than-accomplished…

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By Stanley C (339) on 17 Jul 2018

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By John M (4,356) on 11 Dec 2017

Exactly what it looks like. So with Kidnap, you have a woman who is both a no-nonsense waitress and single mother (Halle Berry)…

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By Brad G (899) 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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