Synopsis – Eight years after the disappearance of Cassandra, some disturbing incidents seem to indicate that she’s still alive. Police, parents and Cassandra herself, will try to unravel the mystery of her disappearance.

My Take – I’m surprised by the amount of negative reviews this film has been receiving. Well yes it has some set backs of its own; the resemblance to Prisoners (2013) & tends to get really slow at times plus the time-jumps may at times be confusing.

However, in my opinion the slower pace did not diminish it’s thrilling effect and the time-line even adds to the experience. Among the performances its obviously Ryan Reynolds show all the way with some great support from Scott Speedman, Rosario Dawson & Mireille Enos.

The Captive is a fascinating and thrilling journey dealing with a terrifying subject, done in the style of thrillers from years past where there was little to no violence and it is all the more effective because of that and doesn’t just cash in and try to gross out the audience, or to shock us in any way. I really appreciated this sensitive and careful approach to the storytelling and subject of the film. Give it a watch!

Director- Atom Egoyan
Starring – Ryan Reynolds, Scott Speedman, Rosario Dawson
Rated – R
Run Time – 112 minutes