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Prisoners

Prisoners

2013
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 33m
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?

Directed by:

Denis Villeneuve

Screenwriter:

Aaron Guzikowski

Starring:

Viola Davis, Maria Bello, Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Melissa Leo, Hugh Jackman, Terrence Howard, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, Wayne Duvall, Dylan Minnette, Zoë Soul, Erin Gerasimovich

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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2013
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2h 33m
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kasperlKasperL
Rated 12 Dec 2013
85
94th
The direction and the performances are absolutely amazing. I don't usually go for big acting, but it worked for me in this movie. If there's anything wrong with it it's that, in the end, it perhaps doesn't live up completely to its full potential. But even though that might mean that it misses the mark (and only barely so) of becoming an instant contemporary classic, it's still the best crime thriller in recent memory and one of my favorite films of the year.
Rated 12 Dec 2013
space_popeSpace Pope
Rated 22 Sep 2013
85
89th
I don't know if how drained and shitty I feel is because of my life or this movie or seeing this movie while living my life but damn, this is just a serial gut punch made all the more intense by it's run time, which you feel because of the weight of the whole thing. Hugh Jackman can be absolutely terrifying but also draws extreme empathy even when you question or condemn his actions. Roger Deakins makes everything look amazing.
Rated 22 Sep 2013
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 02 Oct 2018
86
89th
Very suspenseful and sometimes terrifying look at child abduction and murder. A father searches for his missing daughter and will go to any length to retrieve her. The ultimate devil in the story was unlikely and reeked of sensationalism, but was not beyond the realm of possibility. Excellent acting and many exciting moments. Excellent music and production quality. Overall, a difficult movie to enjoy due to its horrific premise, but well made and worth watching.
Rated 02 Oct 2018
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 17 Nov 2021
89
80th
By transporting Nordic noir's aesthetics to the States it says something about American values--like being a Christian prepper. Technically it's well-made. Jackman and Gyllenhaal are great at playing two fiercely dedicated men. The bleak worldbuilding shows a hint of Villeneuve's later sci-fi. And the atmospheric score makes me sad that I'll never hear new Jóhann Jóhannsson music. Even with a clumsy final shot this is recommended and an ideal double bill with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Rated 17 Nov 2021
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 16 Nov 2017
92
99th
Went under the radar for me for a while and a buddy and I, seeing nothing else of interest in the theater decided to give it a shot. "Prisoners" is a suffocating and effective thriller that pulls no punches. Gyllenhaal is usually a wild card and Jackman spent too much time as Wolverine for me to expect much from either of them, but they blew it out of the park. Dano breaks the "never go full retard" rule, but comes out on top. If you check it out, you'll hardly notice the 150 minute run time.
Rated 16 Nov 2017
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 03 Jan 2014
80
86th
Does to the thriller genre what Winter's Bone did to the noir. Between the stellar acting, immersive Americana feel and fantastic scrip, the formalistic structure underneath is mostly hidden well away. Towards the end the tropes of the genre does begin to peak out, and as a result the climax becomes less powerful than the movie deserved. Still: a truly great thriller.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 22 Sep 2013
82
80th
Calling it emotionally draining is probably an understatement. There is virtually no shred of happiness in this harrowing tale that manages to stay in the realms of plausible. Jackman gives us his best while the rest of the cast is very effective. Paul Dano succeeds in being awfully creepy while spouting only a few lines.
Rated 22 Sep 2013
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 26 Sep 2013
80
78th
Though Prisoners doesn't exactly tread any new grounds and the last minute twist feels a little cheap, the film still rivets for most of its 150 minutes running time by grounding the thriller in foreboding dread and emotional complexity as the characters grapple with the psychological and spiritual fallout. Jackman and Gyllenhaal do good work and Roger Deakins is up to his usual excellent standard.
Rated 26 Sep 2013
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 22 Sep 2013
85
85th
If you asked me if I thought I was going to like it, I absolutely would have said yes. But if you told me that it was going to be one of my favorite movies this year, I probably wouldn't have believed you. I thought this was borderline-masterful. It builds suspense really well, proves that you don't need horrific violence to be uncomfortable, boasts awesome performances, is directed and shot superbly, and hits some real highs without submitting to bad tropes or stupidity. MAJOR props.
Rated 22 Sep 2013
markjpMArkjp
Rated 22 Jan 2014
80
70th
Hugh Jackman shows us that a determined, god fearing, WASP is always right and will always solve the case in front of the lazy, good-for-nuthin, doughnut-eating bureaucrats down at the station. That the laws of man will bend around his righteous hunches and that the end always justifies the means when you're 100% right from the get-go. Also: Paul Dano and Jake Gyllenhall work wonders with very little to work with.
Rated 22 Jan 2014
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 22 Dec 2013
73
88th
Beautifully filmed and acted, but the story is off. This causes some pacing problems. Still well worth seeing.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 17 Nov 2013
9
93rd
My favorite movie of 2013 so far. Hugh Jackman is dynamic, Gyllenhaal is great and Melissa Leo sufficiently creeped me the hell out. The best thing I can say about this is that it's 2 and a half hours but feels like 1. Looking forward to more Villeneuve movies
Rated 17 Nov 2013
jerkyJerky
Rated 13 Nov 2013
80
96th
Peter Jackson should watch this and then re-make "The Lovely Bones".
Rated 13 Nov 2013
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 22 Sep 2013
70
85th
Feels like the offspring of Zodiac and Se7en. A dramatic, frustratingly unsuccessful search for a criminal, punctuated by truly disturbing and tense moments. It's a testament to the plotting that it manages to remain thrilling despite the runtime and the introspective mood. And though it is not in fact a David Fincher film, the director's eye for visuals is more than matched by Roger Deakins' cinematography, which is superb as usual.
Rated 22 Sep 2013
paxtonPaxton
Rated 13 Jan 2023
87
85th
After all we had gone through, I absolutely lost my mind when they revealed Jake Gyllenhaal had had an identical twin brother the whole time. Amazing.
Rated 13 Jan 2023
lenaclena_c
Rated 24 Mar 2018
5
92nd
*Spoiler alert! This is why I like to watch movies, because sometimes you come around one of these. Solid entertainment, great acting (!), enough unpredictability and a cliffhanger ending. Long? Yes. Did I get bored? No. One question though. Why did Joy think that she had seen Mr Dover at the abduction? *Very good.
Rated 24 Mar 2018
sweekodenSweekoden
Rated 31 Oct 2017
87
91st
Great, great movie. Believable performances and lotsa keepin' you guessing. I thought I disliked Gyllenhaal but he was Blade Runner-ready in this one. Less overtly flashy shots and cinematography than in his two previous films, but very nice nevertheless; easy to see why Villeneuve got the BR gig. Week-later edit: I totally didn't realize that was Hugh Jackman. Genuinely thought it was a Hugh Jackman-type actor whose name I didn't know. Huh.
Rated 31 Oct 2017
buffratingsbuffratings
Rated 23 Jul 2017
84
67th
The well-acted and beautifully shot Prisoners, while dark and unrelenting, is an effective thriller with an engaging mystery that makes for absorbing viewing.
Rated 23 Jul 2017
luxnatalisLuxNatalis
Rated 05 Nov 2014
88
97th
Had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, a gripping thriller; well done.
Rated 05 Nov 2014
djrossdjross
Rated 17 Jul 2014
40
26th
All involved no doubt worked hard, and it is possible to discern some complexity in the characterisation, but this really is junk material.
Rated 17 Jul 2014
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 16 Feb 2014
70
55th
A far from exciting finale and the unnecessary length drag it down, but all in all this was pretty decent dramathriller fare. A few moments gave Fincher flashbacks, might've been the Gyllenhaal connection though. Hm. That could be a movie. The Gyllenhaal Connection. Please don't steal that thoroughly dumb idea. I called dibs!
Rated 16 Feb 2014
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 15 Jan 2014
80
73rd
The first act is a bit messy: it sets the tone just right, but doesn't succeed in avoiding all the clichés. Howewer, the script triumphs in the end, and Dennis Villeneuve deserves credit for his great pacing and smooth, tight direction. Throw in some fine performances, splendid cinematography and you've got yourself a nicely tense drama.
Rated 15 Jan 2014
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 21 Dec 2013
93
74th
It's pretty long, but it doesn't feel like it to me (probably because I've seen it more than twice). The acting is all great, with a powerhouse performance from Jackman and a solid turn from Gyllenhaal. The dark tone, solid directing, and beautiful cinematography help it out as well. The story kept me guessing and didn't go in any directional I thought too much on. I thought this was well made all around. Definitely worth watching.
Rated 21 Dec 2013
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 10 Dec 2013
7
64th
Solid but at the end of the day, it just made me want to watch "Zodiac".
Rated 10 Dec 2013
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 21 Nov 2013
1
3rd
short version: the most overlong, self-serious, writerly pile of generic shit since THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES. even deakins can't rescue this one.
Rated 21 Nov 2013
bunkenBunken
Rated 13 Nov 2013
80
88th
Refreshing to watch an old fashioned whodunit-film that had a very Fincher-esque feeling about it all. Had it just dared to be more of a head-in-a-box-movie it could have been up there with the likes of Se7en and Zodiac.
Rated 13 Nov 2013
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 09 Oct 2013
90
92nd
I've never seen Mr Pibb used for such evil.
Rated 09 Oct 2013
dougiedDougieD
Rated 23 Sep 2013
60
23rd
One of those movies that seems pretty good while being viewed, only to derail in the final moments to the point that you walk away completely underwhelmed. It's well directed, has great lensing by famed cinematographer Roger Deakins, and has an A-list cast knocking out superb work (excluding a one-note performance by Hugh Jackman), but the writing is riddled with cliches. All the acting and above-the-line craft mean nothing when the script is soulless and so contrived.
Rated 23 Sep 2013
anilscnanilscn
Rated 15 Oct 2023
30
17th
mantık hatası ception. bu kadar saçmalığın içinde saçmalık daha görülmemiştir. niye 30 verdim onu bile bilmiyorum max 20'lik bir film. denis sen yönetmen değil şarlatansın.
Rated 15 Oct 2023
kyriei2kyriei2
Rated 13 May 2020
80
74th
Jake Gyllenhaal'in film boyunca 113 kez göz kırpmasına artı 5 puan...
Rated 13 May 2020
amerigoamerigo
Rated 17 Jul 2019
82
78th
Two and a half hours of pure tension. Indeed, this is one of those rare movies that *needs* to be long to appropriately reflect the convoluted, conspiratorial nature of the yarn. Excellent acting (though at times it feels like Gyllenhaal is trying to emulate Agent Cooper from Twin Peaks a little too heavy-handedly) and an exquistely paced script make this flick have an impact reminscent of Gone Girl but with a little more existential oomph.
Rated 17 Jul 2019
oretyo_rety
Rated 15 Jun 2019
75
57th
Intense, grips you till the end, but there are some questionable plot twists. I mean, they are utilized for a reason and they do their job fine, but better not look at them too close, lest the charm may vanish. Also naming the simpleton "Alex Jones". Really?
Rated 15 Jun 2019
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 17 Aug 2018
57
59th
Good enough to hold my attention, which makes it better than I expected, but not much more. Teases moderately interesting themes only to abandon them in favour of dumb twisties at every opportunity. How can you give a lead character a name as asinine as "Detective Loki" and still proceed as if you're making a gritty true-crime thriller?
Rated 17 Aug 2018
tamcamTamCam
Rated 22 Feb 2018
74
64th
If you're not sober while watching this, you might develop paranoia. And a major disgust for people and the inherent cruelty of mankind. Just saying.
Rated 22 Feb 2018
menialretconMenialRetcon
Rated 24 Jan 2018
78
71st
Well made but overly contrived- though it works as the b-movie villain/s are hardly a source of terror, instead it's the would-be protagonist/s.
Rated 24 Jan 2018
luordluord
Rated 09 Aug 2017
77
84th
Two excellent performances by Jackman and Gyllenhaal, a story drowned in adult fear and competent direction make Prisoners a great thriller that never lets go.
Rated 09 Aug 2017
antidood1antidood1
Rated 23 Jun 2017
85
93rd
This movie is terrifying. I feel like it would be inappropriate to rave too much about its cinematic qualities because of how seriously and respectfully it treats its characters and story. It sucked me in from the beginning and spat me out a slightly more melancholic and cautious person. To my taste, it speeds up and twists around a little bit too much towards the end, losing some of the groundedness that makes the story so engaging. Nevertheless, Prisoners is a draining and captivating watch.
Rated 23 Jun 2017
dswearindswearin
Rated 11 Mar 2017
30
74th
Almost as good as it is long.
Rated 11 Mar 2017
kito1kito1
Rated 03 Feb 2017
70
73rd
The style is cold; the protagonists have a genuine struggle. Fantastic Gyllenhaal performance.
Rated 03 Feb 2017
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 18 Oct 2016
75
87th
very good movie
Rated 18 Oct 2016
bbeatyBbeaty
Rated 04 Jan 2016
94
56th
A very good thriller. Jake Gyllenhaal nails his role, he can play a cop/detective as good as anyone.
Rated 04 Jan 2016
shalevshalev
Rated 30 Nov 2015
84
77th
Good, intense, thriller that delivers on all aspects. Gyllenhaal with yet another solid performance.
Rated 30 Nov 2015
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 07 Jun 2015
80
69th
The big third-act exposition dump is pretty bad, and reveals the plot, which was already getting a bit ridiculous, to be really god damn trashy. But Villeneuve's direction rises above it for the most part, being tense, atmospheric (although more grimdark "life is pain, the world is full of monsters" than a modern DC comic book movie), and compelling. This score is probably more than the dumb script deserves, but god damn it's a pleasure to watch. Great ending, too.
Rated 07 Jun 2015
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 10 Dec 2014
90
96th
This is a fantastically well done film. The script is original and well done the entire way. Both Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman give outstanding performances and the rest of the cast are also excellent. I can not wait to watch another film by the director Denis Villeneuve. I highly recommend this exciting suspense film.
Rated 10 Dec 2014
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 05 Oct 2014
71
90th
Usually a thriller is a collection of false trails that fall away to nothing in a way that makes you feel that it's just spinning the wheels. This avoids that, it's dense and well-crafted. The only faults are that the start is perhaps a little slow.
Rated 05 Oct 2014
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 16 Aug 2014
80
65th
It's unsettling when such a bleak film looks so good on the screen. It's impeccably shot. It's also a fairly fresh look at a very familiar storyline. It avoids cliches and paints a morally dubious picture. It is an example of where the mystery is more satisfying than the revelation, but when the mystery is as strong and twisted as this, that's not that huge of a detraction.
Rated 16 Aug 2014
caimancaiman
Rated 16 Jul 2014
78
56th
More morally ambiguous and less predictable than your typical missing daughter/dad-on-the-hunt thriller. I never could guess where the movie was headed at any given point - a huge testament to Aaron Guzikowski's script. The performances were excellent, especially Jackman. And whoever thought to cast Paul Dano in his role should win some sort of casting award. I did feel there were just a few too many plot threads when all was said and done, but not enough to make me dislike the film.
Rated 16 Jul 2014
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 13 May 2014
70
72nd
The pacing in this movie is quite good, also the acting, plot twists and suspense. It's a very enjoyable suspense film, I wouldn't call it a masterpiece, but it's certainly above average
Rated 13 May 2014
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 08 Mar 2014
82
87th
Maintains tension from the kidnapping and does not ease until the credits. Jake is a top performer here with Hugh pushing it hard as the passionate father.
Rated 08 Mar 2014
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 09 Feb 2014
70
67th
There's lots to admire in this moody and brooding mystery thriller, ranging from the solid performances (Dano and Gyllenhaal both stand out), to the slick direction and camerawork. It's a shame the mystery holds no surprises and there's a scene about a third of the way in that will enable many to fit the pieces together very easily. I felt it could have comfortably lost 20 minutes from its runtime too and felt a little baggy towards the end. Still very much worth checking out though.
Rated 09 Feb 2014
jeffvjeff_v
Rated 27 Jan 2014
62
28th
Mental note: Do not trust anyone who puts this in the same league as Zodiac or Mystic River.
Rated 27 Jan 2014
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 27 Jan 2014
70
56th
A film that seems to be built on a pyramid of red herrings. Unfortunately, finding out who dun it is such a let down that it drags the whole movie kicking and screaming into near mediocrity at the end. The "surprise" plot twist was pretty dumb and unnecessary. It would have been much more interesting for the film to be about the descent into depravity of Jackman's blue collar character. Gyllenhaal with his nervous tic, Dano, and Howard all turn in great understated performances.
Rated 27 Jan 2014
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 20 Jan 2014
80
78th
Solid thriller that seemed to fly under the radar for the most part in 2013. Looks great and the squadron of actors are all in top form. There are 1 or 2 circumstantial plot points that do a disservice to what is a solid script and the final scene is a bit of an eye-roller. Despite these small complaints it does an impressive job of being gripping for 150 minutes considering many movies can't be interesting for 90.
Rated 20 Jan 2014
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 20 Jan 2014
85
73rd
Well balanced, told and acted. But, damn, I hate open endings.
Rated 20 Jan 2014
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 19 Jan 2014
80
63rd
It died a bit towards the ending. Good movie that just missed the mark of being a great one. In the words of the great TS Elliott "This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang but a whimper."
Rated 19 Jan 2014
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 29 Dec 2013
84
89th
The strange name of the movie's got several meanings during the story. Well played and greatly build thriller.
Rated 29 Dec 2013
rossRoss
Rated 17 Dec 2013
85
89th
Hugh Jackman is once again amazing; in fact all of the acting in Prisoners is superb. The film is very well made, with a slow-paced menacing tone. It is not an easy watch, but a very rewarding one. The ending is a bit of an anticlimax, but it doesn't ruin this great dark thriller.
Rated 17 Dec 2013
ocelotOcelot
Rated 14 Dec 2013
70
73rd
A pure, unfiltered piece of pain and misery. It's a shame it was snubbed of a nomination for the Golden Globe for Best Musical/Comedy.
Rated 14 Dec 2013
kavuKavu
Rated 10 Dec 2013
85
86th
The story has just the right amount of turns and Villeneuve does an excellent job with the suspense.
Rated 10 Dec 2013
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 09 Dec 2013
83
93rd
Reminded me of some of the Korean thrillers I've seen, which is a great compliment. It opens a lot of threads and alternates pulling at each, keeping it moving along quickly and never boring the audience even at its length.
Rated 09 Dec 2013
bentienbentien
Rated 08 Dec 2013
69
70th
Delivers an engaging crime story for 100 minutes, but loses its momentum in the end. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal are on top of their game.
Rated 08 Dec 2013
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 19 Nov 2013
84
77th
Man, those Gyllenhaal eye ticks drive me crazy. He's good, though, and so is Jackman, providing alternate perspectives on a harrowing investigation. The greatest strength is the way the mystery gets pieced together, it's all very messy and, while the film gives us resolution and all the pieces, it trusts the viewer to put things together and refrains from overt catharsis.
Rated 19 Nov 2013
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 27 Oct 2013
70
82nd
Good film.
Rated 27 Oct 2013
rufamRufam
Rated 24 Oct 2013
80
85th
Despite the conventional set-up and the somewhat muddled resolution, "Prisoners" remains a superbly realized, unbearably tense thriller. Villeneuve, though careful mise-en-scène and a clear point of view, manages to make things suspenseful and disturbing almost constantly (a feat for a 150-minute film) while the script keeps the viewer guessing and hints at more complex emotional issues as well. Jackman is exceptional, while Gyllenhaal, Dano, Davis and the rest are also very strong.
Rated 24 Oct 2013
tjlmovfrks23TjlMovFrks23
Rated 19 Oct 2013
75
46th
a gritty and intenseful crime drama with engaging storyline,yet its also overlong and relentless in reaching the boiling point. the premise is solid with both leading man of mainstream appeal did a fine job in portraying each character dilemma. unfortunately, it was tiredly trying to keep the mystery interesting with back and forth subplots that almost felt tedious.though "Prisoners" still remain a clever and endearing thriller.
Rated 19 Oct 2013
randallodimRandallODim
Rated 10 Oct 2013
85
77th
I really liked Jake Gyllenhaal's haircut.
Rated 10 Oct 2013
thesaberfoolTheSaberfool
Rated 03 Oct 2013
78
86th
"Prisoners" managed to hit a sweet spot for me that very few mystery stories accomplish. The film drops enough hints about the true nature of events that the reveals make complete sense when they happen without being too obvious early on. The acting is great all around and the atmosphere is suitably bleak through Deakins' lens. A tense experience that also manages some ethical questions. Is there such a thing as too far when it comes to trying to save your child's life? Is that line crossed?
Rated 03 Oct 2013
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 03 Oct 2013
79
54th
Don't kidnap Wolverine's kids, dumbass.
Rated 03 Oct 2013
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 02 Oct 2013
4
70th
A thriller that manages to take a familiar, well-trod plot and throw a few wrenches into the gears, elevating it from solid entertainment to ambiguous morality tale. Excellent performances big and small (Paul Dano is perfect as the primary suspect), and Roger Deakins' cinematography is as excellent as ever - how does this guy not have an Oscar? Oh yeah, the voters are morons.
Rated 02 Oct 2013
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 02 Oct 2013
4
51st
The cinematography by the always-impressive Roger Deakins is the only aspect of this rather stupid thriller that's the least bit memorable. Reminded me of Mystic River in a lot of ways, especially in its utter failure to elevate its cliched origins with the most trite moral principles.
Rated 02 Oct 2013
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 28 Sep 2013
25
61st
"Possibly year's most immaculate-looking drivel, a prismatically shot whodunit abundant in red herrings, but lacking in moral contemplation." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 28 Sep 2013
gideonGideon
Rated 25 Sep 2013
2
59th
Could have been great. Sadly it isn't. Its main problem is the script, as it is too cliched and a little too many coincidences. Guzikowski's draft should have had a major overhaul, by a more experienced writer. Alas, it isn't so. Deakins is great as always, so are Gyllenhaal and Jackman. Overall quite alright, but as I stated above it could have been great.
Rated 25 Sep 2013
dylanwilson6dylanwilson6
Rated 25 Sep 2013
85
90th
I was reminded of the Lovely Bones in this movie, and I felt this one succeeded not only better but in different areas that the Lovely Bones didn't go. It was thrilling, nerve-racking, unpredictable, and depressing. The movie was well acted, and the ending while maybe unsatisfying for some, it fit the theme. Only complaints I have; the script seemed to have some weak dialogue for Gyllenhaal throughout which leads me to this...there was way too much laughter in my theater, which was appalling.
Rated 25 Sep 2013
xacviantxacviant
Rated 21 Sep 2013
86
75th
The kidnapping of two suburban children drives a father (Hugh Jackman) to desperate acts, while the detective (Jake Gyllenhaal) struggles with a dearth of evidence. Long, grueling thriller, with an excellent sense of place and season and a finely sketched portrait of suspicion and obsession. That it grows predictable in the third act is all the more frustrating, but it's a commendable work nonetheless. Fine performances, with surprisingly understated work from Paul Dano; good cinematography.
Rated 21 Sep 2013
stewballStewball
Rated 21 Sep 2013
60
28th
First half very good but deteriorates from there with artificially drawn out realizations, a weak plot, and especially the approach to the "climax" when Jackman inexplicably takes off from the hospital on his own.
Rated 21 Sep 2013
tpbradburytpbradbury
Rated 13 Jun 2023
76
85th
Engrossing, well-shot, you'd expect good acting and it's above that
Rated 13 Jun 2023
simhoopsimhoop
Rated 21 Dec 2022
70
64th
Great acting and a gripping story but it's hard to love this movie because it's so good at making you feel miserable. A great one time view, though.
Rated 21 Dec 2022
n1k0o8N1k0o8
Rated 06 Nov 2021
75
71st
Good Thriller, i little lack of rythm but watchable
Rated 06 Nov 2021
pricey687pricey687
Rated 04 Oct 2021
73
37th
Some of the acting feels a little corny, pretty much every twist in the tale was so telegraphed it was hard to not see coming. Interesting enough for what it was, thrilling to an extent, well shot. not bad but surprised it's rated quite so highly.
Rated 04 Oct 2021
xyuxyu
Rated 10 Jun 2021
85
50th
Alex Jones behavior isn't believable. Pointing fingers to him was fucking cheap. Didn't understand who the maze guy was. Or what the mazes are for. Or how they found Joy. When Dover came to the granny, turned his back on her and was like "I don't want to hurt you", that was fucking stupid. Also, symbolism isn't really my thing. Good actors, though, and near-constant tension.
Rated 10 Jun 2021
teemukeskteemukesk
Rated 27 May 2021
90
95th
One of the best mystery/crime films. The performances from both Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal are fantastic, and Paul Dano fits the character so well. And some scenes, like the bathroom scene, are some of the most intense and stressful scenes ever. The film is not afraid to be slow but it works, making it even more mysterious.
Rated 27 May 2021
hssnozdagghssnozdagg
Rated 22 May 2021
96
96th
One of those movies that I don't hesitate for a moment while considering masterpiece. Whole other level of thriller and mystery. Flawless building of atmosphere.
Rated 22 May 2021
lintonmyroxylintonmyroxy
Rated 24 Mar 2021
85
51st
The frantic POV shots of Gylenhaal driving to the hospital in the rain are amazing
Rated 24 Mar 2021
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 17 Jan 2021
60
53rd
The script is a crime story of the week, and Villeneuve has tried his best. I just can't help but think what David Fincher could have made of this.
Rated 17 Jan 2021
misteremannmisteremann
Rated 04 Jul 2020
95
36th
Brutal, unpredictable, and complex.
Rated 04 Jul 2020
noisebloomnoisebloom
Rated 07 Jun 2020
86
75th
Powerful, disturbing, and unrelentlessly intense, Prisoners is must-see thriller that meets the same standard of excellence as Villeneuve's later films.
Rated 07 Jun 2020
braddad68braddad68
Rated 23 Mar 2020
98
94th
Wow! Totally shocked this didn't get acting nominations. Jackman, Gyllenhaal, Howard, Davis, Dano and Bello are all excellent. Though a haunting, emotional and depressing film, it's on the level of Silence of the Lambs and Mystic River. Great movie.
Rated 23 Mar 2020
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 18 Mar 2020
100
97th
I had seen pretty much every other Denis Villeneuve movie and I can't believe I didn't watch this earlier. This suspenseful and sometimes disturbing film cements Villeneuve as my favorite director. The acting is great, specifically Paul Dano, who is really creepy, and Hugh Jackman.
Rated 18 Mar 2020
timon88Timon88
Rated 17 Feb 2020
47
41st
Hugh Jackman should not be in anything that does not allow him to be charming or earnest. I get that maybe he wants to flex his acting chops, but he just comes off as psychotic--or perhaps the character as written is unplayable. Jake Gyllenhall is the voice of reason--well, most of the time--in a scenario that badly needs one. The confrontation of the psychos toward the end is rather amusing.
Rated 17 Feb 2020
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 13 Feb 2020
66
70th
Prisoners has a strong start but falters a little during its 150 minute runtime. Jackman delivers a great performance remaining relatively subdued as his character becomes more unhinged (he doesn't go full Nic Cage). Gyllenhaal is equally as good. The plot is well crafted with early scenes adding something to the final outcome. I didn't like the film theme of absolution to religion, which runs through the abductors' motives and Dover's final scene. Still oddly compelling, even if a bit long.
Rated 13 Feb 2020
gsbgsb
Rated 25 Sep 2019
85
90th
well written
Rated 25 Sep 2019
goldblumingGoldbluming
Rated 29 Jul 2019
73
47th
too intense for me
Rated 29 Jul 2019
shewasSheWas
Rated 27 Apr 2019
73
75th
Almost deep, in a Jungian way
Rated 27 Apr 2019
radumsmnradumsmn
Rated 16 Feb 2019
79
84th
Second viewing made it better, I was clearly focusing too much on the story the first time. It is baffling how good Villeneuve and Deakins can be, especially together. It also felt somehow miscast, but it's just a gut feeling.
Rated 16 Feb 2019
ikkegoemikkeikkegoemikke
Rated 22 May 2018
99
99th
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Rated 22 May 2018
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 02 Jan 2018
60
26th
Not as great as it thinks it is. Moments of adrenaline weighed down by clunky writing (especially the ending).
Rated 02 Jan 2018
byroum102Byroum102
Rated 22 Dec 2017
83
34th
Although it has few flaws, Prisoners is a good movie. It's more than just a movie but it's not that good. There are some very noticable things. -Spoiler- Like the necklace. I mean it's too obvious. It ruined the finale for me.
Rated 22 Dec 2017
dougcollinsDougCollins
Rated 24 May 2017
90
66th
All the cast gives an amazing performance. The first half moves a little slow but by the end you get so sucked into the story that it doesn't matter.
Rated 24 May 2017
nicktheoNickTheo
Rated 19 May 2017
100
97th
Just an all-around great psychological thriller.Everyone in the cast delivers powerful and deep performances that really suck you in and make you feel invested.It's difficult to maintain intensity throughout the entirety of a run-time but this movie does it so exceptionally well that you can't help but be engaged.There isn't really anything else to say it's just great across the board just see it to experience it for yourself.
Rated 19 May 2017
michaelsykesmichaelsykes
Rated 27 Apr 2017
80
70th
Any thriller of this nature almost necessarily courts the ridiculous, but this one doesn't err too far, mostly with the help of Villeneuve's sublime direction & some very strong performances by actors in demanding roles. Gyllenhaal once again employs some off-script idiosyncrasies in the vein of his work in Nightcrawlers, a trick which mercifully isn't tired yet.
Rated 27 Apr 2017

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