Prisoners
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Actors: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis
PlotIn a quiet Pennsylvania town, two families come together to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner. But the holiday takes a grim turn when two young daughters, Anna Dover and Joy Birch, go missing. A frantic search ensues, with the only lead being a dilapidated RV that was parked earlier on their street. The vehicle is soon found and its driver, Alex Jones, a young man with the IQ of a 10-year-old, is taken into custody by Detective Loki, a dedicated but emotionally reserved police officer. While no concrete evidence is found linking Alex to the disappearance, Keller Dover, Anna’s father, is convinced that Alex knows where the girls are and is determined to do whatever it takes to find his daughter.
As Detective Loki navigates a maze of dead ends and false leads, the pressure mounts with each passing hour. Meanwhile, Dover, a survivalist and a man of strong faith, decides he must take matters into his own hands, as he believes the police are failing to find his daughter. His desperate actions form a parallel investigation, one that pushes ethical boundaries and places him on a perilous path that could lead to dangerous consequences. With time running out, both men become increasingly consumed by the case, which tests the limits of their resolve and morality.
Writers: Aaron Guzikowski
Release Date: 20 Sep 2013
Runtime: 153 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Prisoners' is a complex, gripping yet divisive film with top-notch acting and strong Blu-ray quality.
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