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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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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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
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
Format:DVD
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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 3 months ago by Backrow
Held Hostage at 4 Stars
Bruce Willis has done better, but this is by no-means a bad movie.
A Great thriller. Some dark scenes with terror. Good suspense and moments which keep you guessing. Read more
A Great thriller. Some dark scenes with terror. Good suspense and moments which keep you guessing. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Alexander
Willis is once again a burnt out cop, suprise!
Bruce Willis has the burnt out genre all to himself from cops to shrinks( who help with kids who see dead people) hes pretty much made a career out of playing a person who ain't as... Read more
Published 8 months ago by ekb
does what is says on the tin!
Does what is says on the tin! Bruce at his best doing what comes naturally. A few surprises in it & quite violent but very enjoyable.
Published 12 months ago by steven
Brucie does it again
This is not your typical bangs, car chases etc Bruce Willis film, it is infact a lot better. There's suspense and good acting throughout and a brilliant twist at the end, blu ray... Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by T. Bunting
a truly terrible screen adaptation of a terrific novel.
If. like me, you have read and greatly enjoyed the Robert Crais novel on which this film is allegedly based, you cannot but feel a little angry that a good book has been ruined by... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by Mr. Peter Wilson
great film
this is a great film, very tense in places, with all the usual bruce willis action.
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by sticer
Good Action Film
This is a typical Bruce Willis film. If you don't like Bruce Willis you won't like this. It has got some silly bits in it making you think 'I wouldn't do that' but overall it is a... Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2009 by K. Jones
A Willis of a call
Hostage or Die Hard: It's a close call
Bruce Willis is the best actor on british cinema, he is my favourite actor and made a wonderful perfomrance is Hostage. Read more
Bruce Willis is the best actor on british cinema, he is my favourite actor and made a wonderful perfomrance is Hostage. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2009 by Stephen
Better than you might think
Great film here which I'd forgotten about since its release, til last month picking it up for £2. Don't let the second-rate cover fool you, this is no straight-to-DVD Fight Factory... Read more
Published on 16 April 2009 by Magnum Valentino
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