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15 Thumbs down. 11 Anyone else figure it out early? (SPOILERS) 35 I think this is gonna surprise the audiance. 10 So far, This is the worst movie of the year 35 This looks awesome 24 RRRR! Im Hugh Jackman, Im yelling at stuff to be dramatic. Give me my oscar nomination. 10 What would have made it hilarious 1 Reviews 6 Does this seem predictable? (possible spoilers?) 3 Seat belts 38 Guess the tomatometer!

Thumbs down.

I am disappoint. Anyone agree?
Chase Nyland
09-22-2013 09:21 PM

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Ausautas V.

Ausautas V.

Drags. Meanders around. Kind of like a pre-Star Wars movie from the 70's.

Oct 1 - 07:05 PM

Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson

The problem with Prisoners is the mind-boggling incompetence of the police. Why wasn't Keller the number one suspect when Alex is reported missing? Why wasn't Alex recognized by the police after his arrest as a missing child from twenty years before? Or by his own mother when his photo appears in the paper? And why were the police trying to dig for bodies in frozen ground without noticing a nearby car covering a gaping hole with a live person in it blowing a fucking whistle?

Oct 1 - 12:54 PM

Justin Daugherty

Justin Daugherty

Nah

Sep 29 - 09:47 PM

Allison McCartney

Allison McCartney

Yes, you are disappoint. Seriously, it had a lot of slow parts. The ending was cool though.

Sep 29 - 04:21 PM

Chase Nyland

Chase Nyland

I know what you're talking about but I wouldn't say that any part was "slow." In fact, I would say quite the opposite. Granted, the film is long and drawn out, but the dramatic scenes struck me as enthusiastic and possibly overzealous. I just didn't see much realism. Just out of curiosity, did you predict the ending?

Sep 29 - 07:38 PM

King H.

King Hercules

I agree Don - I was really disappointed. Just didn't "buy it". Felt Jackman overacted in parts and Dano was under utilized. Maria - who is normally a much better actress - also didn't pull it off in my opinion. Story felt contrived as well. Overall, I left feeling like I just wasted over 2 hours...I hate it when that happens...

Sep 22 - 10:39 PM

Chase Nyland

Chase Nyland

Dude, that's exactly what I thought as well.

Sep 23 - 06:48 AM

Anthony Felix

Anthony Felix

Is that so? I think the 90% of the audience who liked it would disagree :) I'm going to see Prisoners this Friday!

Sep 23 - 02:39 PM

Chase Nyland

Chase Nyland

You haven't even seen the movie, dude. Save the snide remarks until after you've made your own conclusion.

Sep 24 - 07:11 AM

williamstormer95

William Costigan

What didn't you like? I think its a perfect movie.

Sep 22 - 09:36 PM

Chase Nyland

Chase Nyland

The following is a review I wrote of this movie in a different thread last night.

After staring at my keyboard for 5 minutes, I can say that I mustered enough thought and mental strength to create the following review. It took the same amount of time to find the proper verbal dynamic in which to begin this report of a film that I don't completely understand. However, my interpretation of the film isn't necessarily orbited by the nuclei that generates this film. It mostly concerns the ambiguities of why I must endure another Hollywood idea that fell short at the film's climax. This is a trend that has plagued Hollywood for years and to endure these films is to feel violated and foolish. Let me explain. When a film sets the stage for heart wrenching performances (think Paul Dano), one would expect the film to close on consistency. That is apparently too much to ask. Didn't quite explain enough? Keep reading.

This will be a concise review but my point will be very clear. The first hour of this film will feature a memorable character introduction that will stay with you long after the movie's finale. That character is played by Paul Dano. I've been watching his films ever since I first saw him in The Girl Next Door. His convincing portrayal of an addled, "innocent" youngster will undoubtedly compel you. His lines are few along with his scenes, but it's a treat to see him on the screen. Hugh Jackman does a fantastic job in this film even though I always picture him with a scrotum hanging from his neck. God fucking DAMNit, Farrellys! Anyway, his frequent style of overacting is present in this film, even though it's probably appropriate to the heart of the character...maybe.

I can't stand a movie that branches off into directions that are so outlandish, the characters start to appear anthropomorphic. This film could have been turned into a television series or a film with several sequels; although none of it would have made any sense or have any validity to realistic scenarios. The actions of Mr. Dover are so wild, strange, bewildering, and unsettling, that the viewer may start to lose sympathy for him. Maybe that was the intention. I have no clue. I can only go by what I saw as a rabid fan of cinema and (admittedly) weed and whiskey. I understand that this review is essentially a rambling of my seemingly enigmatic opinion on this bizarre and silly film. My only intention is to keep secret all the twists and turns that this film has to offer, because frankly, there's nothing else that it has left. When the final twist is revealed, you feel exhausted, confused, and annoyed. You may have seen it coming (I know that I did) and you may have overlooked it. Either way, it doesn't matter in the end. In the end...in the film's conclusion...you feel bored. Of all the emotions I mentioned tonight, boredom is the key element to avoid. Prisoners contains plot points that we have seen millions of times before. It also has some very disturbing scenes and ideas. But in the end? We are all prisoners of a 150 minute run time of a film that is smarter than its own writers. What a shame. UGH. What a shame...

Sep 23 - 06:50 AM

Anthony Felix

Anthony Felix

I think you need to watch the movie again.

Sep 23 - 02:37 PM

Tommy South

Tommy South

Why the fuck would he watch it again? He clearly didn't like it.

Sep 23 - 03:11 PM

Ash J. Gilmore

Ash J. Get To The Choppa!

You haven't even seen the movie, Anthony.

Sep 24 - 12:45 AM

Chase Nyland

Chase Nyland

*face palm*

Sep 24 - 07:12 AM

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