Plot
When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?
Release Year: 2013
Rating: 8.4/10 (6,667 voted)
Director:Denis Villeneuve
Storyline
How far would you go to protect your family? Keller Dover is facing every parent's worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki arrests its driver, Alex Jones, but a lack of evidence forces his release. As the police pursue multiple leads and pressure mounts, knowing his child's life is at stake the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?
Opening Weekend: $21,430,000
(USA)
(20 September 2013)
Gross: $21,430,000
(USA)(20 September 2013)
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Did You Know?
Trivia: Hugh Jackman portrays a father whose daughter is kidnapped and missing in this film. He was originally attached to play a similar role in The Lovely Bones, but dropped out. That role was filled by 'Mark Wahlberg', who at one point was attached to play the lead role in this film. See more »
User Review
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Rating: 10/10
This was one intense movie-going experience. Throughout the entire
running time of the movie, the suspense never lets up.
The director masterfully weaves the haunting atmosphere, and I was at
the edge of my seat. The plot is a wonderful puzzle, unraveling slowly
to reveal hidden layers of depth and complexity. The acting was
wonderful, emotional and nuanced, with some unforgettable moments (The
two leads - Gyllenhaal and Jackman - give their career best
performances, but the biggest achievement in my opinion is Paul
Dano's). The musical score contributes to a sense of dread, as well as
the rich sound design and the chilly color palette of the breathtaking
cinematography.
All those parts add up to a rare, gut-wrenching, dark and fascinating
masterpiece - the kind that lingers with you long after the credits
roll.
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