Prisoners of the Revenge

Rating: 7/10 (14 August 2019)

'Prisoners' is a classic revenge story disguised as a psychological thriller about justice. Ant this is a very fine disguise. Visually striking (can Denis Villeneuve direct movies any other way) and moody ride. Yet, this is one of those movies where the story itself is overshadowed by the complexities and deeds of the characters. As a viewer, I was more interested in the people and their problems than the actual mystery in the story. Purely storywise 'Prisoners' is not very inventive, although the screenplay is masterfully written, and all the twists are well thought out. Characters and their actions are believable and their reactions relatable (I guess we can never give enough accolades for the superb cast in this one). A nice tense thriller that captures your attention for its full 2 and a half hours running time.