Review of Prisoners (2013) by Nicholas T — 26 Jul 2017
Prisoners is a hard-hitting thriller that delivers gut-wrenching tension elevated by Oscar-worthy performances from both Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Packed with masterful cinematography, every frame of the film is a photograph.
However the film is let down by it's often predictable narrative, slow pace and dreadfully long runtime (153 minutes).
All-in-all: Denis Villeneuve gave us all a lesson in how to direct tension.
7.8/10.
This review of Prisoners (2013) was written by Nicholas T on 26 Jul 2017.
Prisoners has generally received very positive reviews.
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