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You get two hostage crises for the price of one in Hostage, an overwrought but otherwise involving thriller grounded by Bruce Willis's solid lead performance. Making a dramatic pit-stop on his way to Die Hard 4, Willis plays a traumatized former Los Angeles hostage negotiator, now working as a nearly-divorced police chief in sleepy Ventura County, California. Willis suddenly finds himself amidst two potentially deadly stand-offs when a trio of hapless teenagers seize hostages in the fortress-like home of an accountant (Kevin Pollack) whose connections to organized crime result in Willis struggling to rescue his estranged wife and daughter, who are being held hostage by faceless thugs at an undisclosed location. Having directed two of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell video games, director Florent Siri brings plenty of slick, competent filmmaking to Willis's desperate dilemma, and the film boasts a gritty, graphic style that draws attention away from implausible plot twists. The bothersome, over-the-top performances by the teenaged villains also slightly compromise this gloomy but emotionally gripping adaptation of Robert Crais's novel, named as one of Amazon.com's best books of 2001. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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Bruce Willis, Kevin Pollak, Jonathan Tucker, Ben Foster, Serena Scott Thomas, Rumer Willis, Christina Cabot, Kim Coates, Marjean Holden Director: Florent Emilio Siri
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By John Kimble
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Format:DVD
Bruce Willis plays the part of a veteran negotiator who's been there and seen it all. However one hot day things take a turn for the worse and after a fateful turn of events he decides to get away from the city and take a new job in more tranquil rural surroundings. Things don't always seem to go according to plan, and despite an initial peaceful settling in period things are about to get very complicated for Bruce who finds he has ironically become the victim of a hostage situation.
I saw this film in the cinema a while back and I'd been hearing that this was the best movie Bruce had appeared in since Die Hard, which I enjoyed, so obviously I was looking forward to it.
Hostage isn't exactly the most original concept, but it does all come together well. There's a decent story and a quality cast to help things along and keep you watching to he end
As you'd expect with Willis there is a bucket load of action and several good twists that keep the film interesting and very easy to watch. It isn't all blood and guts though and when I went with my girlfriend she loved it so maybe this is one for everyone.
Weather it's as good as Die Hard is debateable, but I think it's a good quality action film that any fan would enjoy.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Blu-ray transfer of this great thriller preserving its 2.35:1 PANAVISION ratio is suberb. The soundtrack includes a remastered 5.1 HD track which BOOMS! .This disc is region free, so it should play on all Blu-ray players. Beware of the Canadian Blu-ray release,although also excellent, it is formated to 1.85:1. Even though the movie was filmed in Super 35mm, the PANAVISION theatrical release is more impressive on the BIG screen. Great job!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By DVD Fan
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a very good film, mix of action/ thriller that is well acted and directed. Bruce Willis plays a cop who decides to move to a quieter area for an easier life where they have "no crime Tuesday" but this goes wrong when 2 brothers and there recent acquaintance upgrade from car theft to hostage taking, but they pick the wrong house and Bruce must does his best to solve this quickly for his own personal reasons!
It's a good action thriller if a bit predictable but I did feel some things were left unanswered by the time the film had ended but still very entertaining despite this one minor gripe. Fans of Willis or good action films will enjoy!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Typical Bruce
If you like blood and thunder Bruce Willis will always oblige with a touch of comedy. This film covers all these requirements
Published 15 days ago by Mr A T Barnatt
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favourite films.
I've always loved Bruce Willis, he was astounding in all of the Die Hard films, and i was unsure if he could ever outdo himself, well, he did, Hostage is a fantastic film, the... Read more
Published 20 days ago by K. Short
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not to happy
Bruce was not too impressive.Another plodding film i endured of this calibre.I liked his more happy nature in the series Moonlighting.
Published 1 month ago by Wilf Gent
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Riveting but Gruesome!
Well, my young teenage son is getting into these "crash, bang, wallop" films as I like to describe them and with him and his father both liking the Die Hard films, thought... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Edwardian Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bruce
Interesting film. Well done ..... I really liked to rewatch it again after years. It's well worth the money I spent
Published 2 months ago by marco giaretta
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Excellent Excellent
I originally saw this film on TV and just had to by the DVD because it was so good. Bruce Willis doing what he does best, it is Diehard but under a different title. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ChristineC
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Great film! Good quality DVD considering it had been used. Come through the post fast. Defiantly recommend this company x
Published 3 months ago by Chelseajade
5.0 out of 5 stars
great buy
amazing dvd if you have the money, buy it. if you love action films and tensity get this!!!
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Published 6 months ago by javiii
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hostage
I've not had he chance to view this as yet as is a present for someone, but I'm sure it will be fine
Published 6 months ago by P. Pulsford
4.0 out of 5 stars
Where there's a Willis, there is a way.
This film certainly lived up to to what was said about it, there was plenty of suspense and action which you normally associate with a majority of film's starring Bruce Willis. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Backrow
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