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Writer (WGA):
David Mamet (written by)
Release Date:
12 March 2004 (USA)
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Tagline:
She's missing.
Plot:
The investigation into a kidnapping of the daughter of a high-ranking US government official. full summary | add synopsis
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Abductor
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Kidnapping
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Harvard
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Dubai
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One Of Kilmer's Best Performances
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Tia Texada | ... | Jackie Black |
 | Derek Luke | ... | Curtis |
 | Val Kilmer | ... | Scott |
 | Jeremie Campbell | ... | Cadre Candidate |
 | Bob Jennings | ... | Grace's Aide |
| Lionel Mark Smith | ... | Colonel Blane |
 | Johnny Messner | ... | Grace |
 | Chris LaCentra | ... | Cpl. Sattler (as Chris J. Lacentra) |
| Renato Magno | ... | Grossler |
| Mark FitzGerald | ... | Training Facility Guard |
| Tony Mamet | ... | Parker |
 | Clark Gregg | ... | Miller |
 | Ron Butler | ... | Headquarters Agent |
 | Steven Culp | ... | Gaines (as Stephen Culp) |
 | Vincent Guastaferro | ... | Naylor |
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Rated R for violence and language.
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Runtime:
USA:106 min | UK:102 min (DVD)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) |
USA:R (certificate #40304) |
Iceland:16 |
Germany:16 |
South Korea:15 |
Netherlands:12 |
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) |
Australia:M |
Brazil:14 |
Italy:T |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Singapore:PG (cut) |
UK:15
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A residence situated in the Hollywood Hills that featured Moroccan-influenced architecture doubled as the Dubai house. This home was once owned by music legend Chuck Berry.
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Continuity: Starting at 38:15 into the movie, when Scott shoots the officer escorting the prisoners, you can see a car in the background heading towards the scene. In the next scene, when Scott stands in the middle of the road looking for cars, the car is not present.
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References "Meet the Press" (1947)
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Secret Serviceman extraordinnaire Val Kilmer tries to retrieve a kidnapped politician's daughter in this surprisingly-good thriller.
There isn't a lot of violence in this modern day tough rescue story, but when it occurs, look out! Kilmer is very good in here, one of his best performances ever and the film is nicely photographed. The only warning I would give viewers is the language, which contains about 25 f-words.
The best plug I can give this film is that it was very entertaining, start to finish, and that's what most of us are looking for - entertainment. It keeps your attention the full 100-plus minutes, so what's not to like? As mentioned, Kilmer is very, very good in here and, make no mistake: he's the show. Everything in the story really revolves around him.
There was anything that struck a sour note with me, it would be the story with the kidnapped girl's father. I don't think he was realistic, but I won't say more in fear of spoiling anything for those who haven't seen this.
Nonetheless, an under-publicized excellent film of 2004.