Review of Prisoners (2013) by Luca M — 19 Sep 2017

Mature, dark, gritty, complex, profound and horrifyingly graphic, Hugh Jackman and Jake Gylenhaal showcase the best of their respective acting abilities by portraying a brilliantly disturbing contrast between two men who make very different choices.

The film brilliantly succeeds at being both emotionally draining and unpredictable. It's message about the consequences of sacrificing morals for a justifiable cause are both haunting and deeply disturbing, and the sheer amount of pure emotion the characters are put through will have audience members in tears by the end of the movie.

However, it is not for the weak of stomach or heart.