More than just a typical thriller

Rating: 8/10 (14 June 2014)

Prisoners is a rather deep and compelling movie that isn't just your average thriller.
It is slow-paced yet its theme is dark and sombre. The suspense is built up excellently throughout the film and it features some excellent acting performances from the cast.
The film also subtly touches several social issues such as religious hypocrisy. Instances such as when Dover kneels down in prayer prior to torturing Alex Jones or when the sex-offender Father confesses to killing a man in vengeance for having allegedly killed 16 children left a rather dark impression.
Though one could argue that the storyline itself suffers a few dents, they do not take much away from the end product, which is a brilliantly-acted and thought-provoking gem of a film.