Taking Lives

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Taking Lives

R

2004

1h 43m

Mystery & Thriller

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An insidious serial killer is impersonating his victims' identities as he travels across Canada. A recent spate of murders in Montreal has brought FBI Agent Illeana Scott north to investigate. Scott's unusual methods quickly earn the suspicion of the local police but bring her close to art dealer James Costa, who says he was an eyewitness to the latest murder. Sparks develop between the two as Costa's role becomes crucial in their effort to apprehend the killer.

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Critics Consensus

A stylish, but predictable thriller where the only thrills are offered by the sensuous Angelina Jolie.

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Antonia Quirke

London Evening Standard

Dec 15, 2017

Taking Lives is a foolish thriller full of actors who deserve better.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 28, 2010

2/5

A couple of genuine thrills but not for kids.

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

May 4, 2005

D+

Taking Lives won't kill you, but it will steal precious hours you'll never have back.

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Kaleem Aftab

The List

Apr 18, 2019

2/5

Taking Lives nicks characters from other flicks without any shame.

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

Jan 17, 2016

2/5

From the opening credits, it was nearly impossible to shake the feeling that Taking Lives was desperately trying to be the next Seven.

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

May 20, 2009

2/4

Willfully stupid and obvious for most of its running time, this serial-killer thriller lulls the audience into one gasp-worthy, rug-pulling moment that, while stupid, isn't exactly obvious. [Blu-ray]

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Jamie W

@winenanator Aug 27, 2026

Well I new who the killer was in like 10 min … but good movie

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bruce C

@bruce999 Aug 3, 2026

under-rated classic. well done. suspenseful. don't pass this movie by.

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R T

@Pinagong777 Jul 28, 2026

kinda had a hunch on the twist but all is guddd, makes sense.

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Sean G

@howardtheduck Jul 10, 2026

This movie's plot is NOT predictable, as the critics claim. Everything about this movie is pure genius.

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Jelisije J

@jjosifovic Oct 2, 2025

An enjoyable who done movie where a killer is taking the lives of the victims he kills and its up to Angelina Jolie to stop him.

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Pedro Henrique C

@Pedro2005 Sep 2, 2025

Taking Lives (2004) could have been a great crime thriller, but its execution was very disappointing and weak. I have to say I spotted the criminal early on.

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Synopsis

An insidious serial killer is impersonating his victims' identities as he travels across Canada. A recent spate of murders in Montreal has brought FBI Agent Illeana Scott north to investigate. Scott's unusual methods quickly earn the suspicion of the local police but bring her close to art dealer James Costa, who says he was an eyewitness to the latest murder. Sparks develop between the two as Costa's role becomes crucial in their effort to apprehend the killer.

Director: D.J. Caruso
Producer: Bruce Berman, Mark Canton
Screenwriter: Jon Bokenkamp
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers, Village Roadshow Prod., Taking Lives Films
Rating: R (Language|Disturbing Images|Some Sexuality|Strong Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 16, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.7M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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