Review of Proof of Life (2000) by Tanya J — 25 Sep 2007

This is pretty intense. It's not a happy movie whatsoever, but I still enjoyed it.

This review of Proof of Life (2000) was written by Tanya J on 25 Sep 2007.

Proof of Life has generally received mixed reviews.

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I found this a decent thriller film. For whatever reason, I found it easier to follow than other similar ones recently…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 09 Apr 2016

Great action segment but not much else. Those feelings didn't have to be written in…

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By Jessica H (1,882) on 18 May 2013

Proof of Life. Meg Ryan is not a good actress. She is consistently bad with a couple exceptions but this is not one of them…

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By Aayush K (16) on 11 Jul 2012

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Great! I love this film! Russell Crowe was gorgeous! It shows us how an agency deals with terrorism! Emotionally gripping! Riveting…

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By Marquito (1) on 14 Jan 2012

This movie sucks in every single way, despite the racist message that want to show Colombia as a dangerous country, the plot sucks…

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By Stephen Holden (1,707) for The New York Times (9,847) on 02 Jun 2013

What ultimately sinks this stylish but heartless film is a flat lead performance by the eternally snippy Meg Ryan…

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By David Ansen (1,073) for Newsweek (1,534) on 16 Oct 2011

This is half a good movie held hostage to the other, trashier half, and unfortunately for all of us, no rescue seems forthcoming…

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Entertaining throughout but the overall premise was badly executed and the payoff was lacking in narrative terms…

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By Christopher S (2,154) on 20 Jun 2011

I really enjoy the tension of the negotiations in this film; Russell's performance; the action is good and you can empathise with captured…

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