Well-constructed and highly suspenseful

Rating: 9/10 (3 September 2017)

'Prisoners' is a real gem of a film, a thriller that is jam-packed with tension, suspense and unpredictability. The film is constructed in a way that keeps the viewer second-guessing throughout. It has twists and turns in abundance and it's near impossible to predict what's around the corner, let alone what happens at the end. This film has pretty much everything you could want from a thriller.
Aside from the clever and suspenseful plot, the highlight for me is Hugh Jackman, who is as good in this film as I've ever seen him. His character, rather like the film, is unpredictable and difficult to read. He's also relatable and easy to sympathise with, despite some morally questionable actions.
'Prisoners' has you hooked from very early on, and even with the unusually long running time for a thriller, it held my attention the whole time. A well-constructed and highly suspenseful thriller, recommended.