Pray for the best, prepare for the worst...

Rating: 7/10 (11 December 2013)

Thank god the prayer came true,
This movie truly captures how devastating having your children abducted can be. It portrays the atmosphere perfectly, the desperation and despair.
Jake Gyllenhaal performs as well, if not better than he did in Zodiac. Hugh Jackman gives one of the best performances of his career, an Oscar worthy performance in my opinion.I have always thought Hugh Jackman didn't know how to play anything well except for Wolverine. However this movie in combination with Les Mesirables has changed my mind.
This movie is definitely one of the best of 2013. It stands up there with Gone Baby Gone and Mystic River as one of the best movies about child kidnapping there is to date. It grips you throughout with an atmosphere of suspense and mystery. Showing how the kidnapping effects the families and the detective associated with the case. A definite must watch for anyone who appreciates an excellent thriller or drama film.
A 9/10 for me and it earns a spot on my favorite thrillers list.