Prisoners

Prisoners stars Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal and a lot of other people. This film is about a child abduction of Jackman's kids and Terrence Howard on a one thanksgiving night. The film is Directed by Denis Villeneuve, and shot by the great Roger Deakins. The total runtime of the film is about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Well I first want to talk about Roger Deakins to those who don't know I think he is the best working Cinematographer working today. No matter what this guy touches if he is just a consultant or is the actual person working on the camera shot. The film looks amazing. This film looks amazing he use this grey look to the film to create this cold atmosphere. The film is the best shot film of the year next to possibly Mud. Now the director Denis Villeneuve was one of the many shinning stars in this film. This film is tease all the way thought. Ever time I took a breath I swear it was at the end of a super intense scene. He used the great writing done by Aaron Guzikowski. Villeneuve lets each scene play out and breath and get more tease. It was very cool and awesome thing done.  The writer plays into stereotyped films but shades light on these characters which we have seen so many times before.  The dialogue in the film is so good and felt so real. Now this leads me into the characters and the story of the film. The characters are the best part of this film. Loki (Gyllenhaal) is a great character because you can tell that he doesn't want to fail these two families. He will not sleep until he sees justice done. Gyllenhaal performance is amazing I mean he really is amazing and does a great job as this character and I loved him in this. Now Keller Dover ( Jackman) for how good Loki was Keller Dover the best and most intersecting character. You want him to find his kids but he does things that your not sure is the right thing. The film is so good at this and it keeps asking you. Would you do this? How far would you go to find your kids? Then Jackman's acting in the film is insanely good. When both Gyllenhaal and Jackman are on the screen together it is magic. Jackman needs a nod for the performance in this film as well as Gyllenhaal.

I really have no complaints on this film. I think this is one of the best of the year and is my personal favorite film of the year. Prisoners just barely bets out Mud for my favorite. Everyone needs to go see this film. I could go on and on about this film. I didn't  even talk about the pace and the tone (both are perfect). Please go see this film

RATING
4 out of 4 Ticket Stubs