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 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 Eric P (911) on 03 Dec 2017

It made money I like rated r and it was better than I thought…

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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 Emiliano Basile (38) for EscribiendoCine (248) on 27 Nov 2017

An effective film. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Mark U (15) 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 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 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 Jamie B (987) on 09 Mar 2018

20 minutes into the movie and I had to turn it off. great actress, horrible movie…

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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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