- Actors: Emile Hirsch, Justin Timberlake, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Willis, Matthew Barry
- Directors: Nick Cassavetes
- Writers: Nick Cassavetes
- Producers: Andreas Grosch, Andreas Schmid, Avram 'Butch' Kaplan, Brad Jensen, Chuck Pacheco
- Format: AC-3, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: U
- Studio: Universal Studios
- DVD Release Date: 1 May 2007
- Run Time: 122 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000NO39FQ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 152,806 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
You might think that being based on the true life tale of Jesse James Hollywood (it's really only the names that are changed), all the tension would be gone from this movie - we all already know the ending, right? In this case, however, that doesn't happen, and that's totally down to the relationship between Anton Yelchin as the eventual victim and Justin Timberlake (yes, I know he's a pretty boy singer but the guy can and does act extremely well in this movie). It's heartbreaking to watch the story unfold and you really feel for this poor, trusting kid who honestly believes that his kidnappers are cool guys and that they'll be taking him home after a few beers and spliffs. Ben Foster also puts in an amazing show, but the entire cast is excellent and they're what keeps the film believable.
It is an excellent movie and well worth a watch but as per the drug culture it depicts every other word out of their mouths is an expletive so if you're not into swearing, then this is probably one to avoid. I urge you not to though, because there's a very real story under here.
It is an excellent movie and well worth a watch but as per the drug culture it depicts every other word out of their mouths is an expletive so if you're not into swearing, then this is probably one to avoid. I urge you not to though, because there's a very real story under here.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Based on a true story (Jesse James Hollywood), this film brings out some very fine acting from Timberlake, Stone, and a host of first class actors.
This is edge of the seat stuff when you can see the terrible consequences unfold - you want to warn the characters to make different choices. But it doesn't happen, up to the tragic end. The film boasts some excellent music and the editing leaves you always in anticipation of the next turn of the story.
The real JJ Hollywood was one of the youngest ever on the FBI most wanted list. It is somewhat sad to see young lives wasted by a mindless pride and over petty squabbles, but that is an aspect of the generation we have raised.
Well worth watching.
See also: Echo Park, L.A. (Quinceanera) (2006)
This is edge of the seat stuff when you can see the terrible consequences unfold - you want to warn the characters to make different choices. But it doesn't happen, up to the tragic end. The film boasts some excellent music and the editing leaves you always in anticipation of the next turn of the story.
The real JJ Hollywood was one of the youngest ever on the FBI most wanted list. It is somewhat sad to see young lives wasted by a mindless pride and over petty squabbles, but that is an aspect of the generation we have raised.
Well worth watching.
See also: Echo Park, L.A. (Quinceanera) (2006)
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I never got a chance to see this in the cinema so went out and got it as soon as it hit the shops. Well worth the money. It had me gripped from start to finish. Based on true events, the story was good, acting good ( yes JT too ) and the ending was very moving. I couldnt get it out of my head even days after seeing it. Go buy this movie
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