Film201597 min

Captive

Name: Captive
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2015
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Kate Mara, David Oyelowo, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mimi Rogers, Leonor Varela

Quality5.8/10TMDB · 210 votes

Taste attributes: crimedramathrilleractionbiographydetectivefastunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyemotionally undemandingcomplex relationshipempowerment/personal growthfighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardytroubled leads

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"Faith. Redemption. Survival."

Boxlist takeA realistic crime thriller that is weighty and layered. Best if you like depth over escapism.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: gritty · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

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Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it

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Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism

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Synopsis

Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.

Synopsis: TMDB