Prisoners

"Pray for the best, but prepare for the worst."

Extremely tense is an understatement. Denis Villeneuve knows how to create tension so well that I was on edge the whole movie, even on my second viewing. Roger Deakins's amazing cinematography shows how dark (literally) this movie can be. Every frame is gorgeous. The lighting he uses is perfect. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal both give phenomenal performances. The little quirks Gyllenhaal uses really brings the character to life. I think he is easily one of the best actors working today and doesn't get near enough credit. Jackman's rage is something fierce, he must of gotten good at that with Wolverine. This film is a masterpiece. Denis Villeneuve is one of my favorite directors and one of the best working today.

Amazing acting! Loved the raw emotion that the thespians portrayed.

On of these "what would you do" movies. Makes you really think. I just think that Detective Loki's character could have some more depth to explain his actions and manners. Regarding the pace - I believe it is intentional, the sort of feeling you'd have if your child dissapears (as the tagline auggest). So I do recommend it. And going to hug my 3 years old daughter and pray these stories will be just in the films. I also see this movie as proof that faith does make you overcome everything eventually, and this is a great encouragment for me personally.

I must confess that as a Jake Gyllenhaal fan, the first time I heard about this film I knew that I wanted to see it because of him. He is a fantastic actor and until now I always liked to see everything he has done. But after all, this film had so much more to show me than just a good acting from him.

The story sounded very good, the Dover and the Birch families are neighbours and friends. They joined together to celebrate Thank's Giving Day. Two girls, one from the Dovers family and the other one from the Birchs family disappear when they left the house to play outside. The police are called to the location, they started an investigation but theres no evidences for the number one suspect. The fathers decide to act for their on hands and hopelessly try to find their little girls.

Prisoners is such an intense thriller that keeps you completly glued at your seat until the very last minute. You start guessing and guessing trying to figure it out what really happened to those girls between twists and turns that constantly trick you.

The religious aspect is very powerful in this film. Losing faith and being moral or immoral about certain acts that you will never imagine doing until you suffer from an immense pain, like a father thinking that he might lost a daughter or a son.

To match with the intensity of the film, the acting is also very intense. Jake Gyllenhaal, I don't have to mention again that he is great but Hugh Jackman especially is the one that really stands out in the film. Absolutely amazing, disturbing and touching performance! The rest of the supporting cast also did a great job.

For me was one of the best thrillers that I've seen lately and sure it has some flaws but I give it 5 stars because of what I felt while watching it. If you liked it as much as I did, you'll understand.

We need more movies like this.

Seriously, this was fantastic. An absolute-thriller, packed with great acting and a story that keeps you glued to the seat.

I've read a comment from someone who rated this with a 9 and said that they would've rated it higher if the producers had finished the last scene. On the contrary, I think the way it ends is sublime.

Awesome one, do watch it!

One of the best and bleakest films out there, the soundtrack is phenomenal and Deakins never disappoints either. 10/10

I would have given it 10/10 if they completed the last scene.

Dark, disturbing, philosophical, ethical, complex. **Prisoners** is the ultimate test of faith, morality and what it takes to put these aside in order to save someone. A frightening look into the prisons people find themselves in, in order to cope with, or reject these circumstances. A warning that taking matters into your own hands isn't always the best way to go about it. Creates a fascinating character study mixed with a conventional detective story, constantly making you question and look for hints. Stellar performance from Jake Gyllenhaal and especially Hugh Jackman who's at his absolute best. The pacing isn't it's best quality and the movie feels overlong. Perfect tone and direction. The tension never lets go until the end. Loved the constant raining and dampness throughout it really creates gloom. One of, if not the best dark crime thriller. A perfectly constructed puzzle with so many twists and turns and an experience that leaves you thinking.

Clues have been laid out throughout the story. The plot knits seamlessly little by little. There is always moments of suspense through the use of silence and character shot. And what makes this movie powerful is terrific performances from Hugh Jackman and Jake Gylenhaal. The ending was bittersweet and left me with feeling of uneasiness. Moral of the story: never take action into your own hand.

Amazing movie. Jake Gyllenhaal keeps surprising me no matter how many movies of his i watch. I LOVED the plot, and as someone who does her best to find clues and try and figure out the ending from the first second of a movie, i loved how this one kept taking me for a loop every time i thought i had figured something out. Villeneuve is one of the best at suspense, there hasn't been a single movie of his that i've watched that i haven't loved. The only reason this doesn't get a 10 for me is because i felt it was a bit too theatrical at times and because i felt the motive behind the real culprits wasn't strong enough.