HOSTAGE
Cast: Bruce Willis, Ben Foster, Kevin Pollak...
Director: Florent Siri
Writer: Doug Richardson, Robert Crais (novel)
Review Date: 03/26/05
Written By: suj
Rating: 7/10
THE PLOT:
A failed police negotiator turned small town cop, must save the lives of a family held hostage, which draws him into a much more dangerous situation.
THE REVIEW:
"Hostage" starts off with a bang after some very cool and stylish opening credits. Then we pick up and open our eyes to a bushy-bearded Bruce Willis smack dab in the middle of a tense L.A. hostage situation as the film sets off on the right foot of suspense, catastrophe, and thriller theatrics from the get go. Though the picture does appears to understand its straightforward charms, utilizing highly charged anxiety for a rock 'em, sock 'em launch that promises so much it eventually splits into three movies.
The first version of "Hostage" is the film that French director Florent Siri is making as the man appears to be under the strange impression that he is making a horror film. He elects to use dark angles, shock jumps, and mostly every other horror movie cliché and by doing so it shows that Siri isn't on the same page as the material. Though, this mixture of genres actually works in the film's favor as it elevates the material away from its sticky, hackneyed roots.
The second version of the film is in its acting while the lead is straight out of action flick the supporting characters play out as tomfoolery psychopaths. With this film Bruce Willis returns to the genre of his best work. Jeff Talley is a character not unlike "Die Hard" John McClane; a role that digs deep into psychological readings as well as guns o' plenty. Willis is always great as the tortured cop. As for the cats that play the criminal’s in the picture, Flash Forward’s Ben Foster and 100 girls’ Jonathan Tucker are spittle-drenched and gorged with brood. Foster and Tucker add an unexpected comedic element to the film with their wildly over-the-top performances that made me both laugh and cringe and their stupidly and psychotic bearings.
The final concoction of "Hostage" is seen through composer Alexandre Desplat's welcomingly thunderous score. The frantic music goes above and beyond the call of duty, assisting Siri in his quest to create a mixture of different manners and moods to the picture.
The films finale spins completely out control, with burning bright fire, broken glass, and a slow-motion conundrum, that makes the film a unique thriller in an ambiance of boring cliché. The scripting is interesting, and Siri's strange, unaware direction keeps the film cooking at a high heat. A good film to waste few ticks off your clock and few bucks out of your slowly dwindling wallet.
Director: Florent Siri
Writer: Doug Richardson, Robert Crais (novel)
Review Date: 03/26/05
Written By: suj
Rating: 7/10
THE PLOT:
A failed police negotiator turned small town cop, must save the lives of a family held hostage, which draws him into a much more dangerous situation.
THE REVIEW:
"Hostage" starts off with a bang after some very cool and stylish opening credits. Then we pick up and open our eyes to a bushy-bearded Bruce Willis smack dab in the middle of a tense L.A. hostage situation as the film sets off on the right foot of suspense, catastrophe, and thriller theatrics from the get go. Though the picture does appears to understand its straightforward charms, utilizing highly charged anxiety for a rock 'em, sock 'em launch that promises so much it eventually splits into three movies.
The first version of "Hostage" is the film that French director Florent Siri is making as the man appears to be under the strange impression that he is making a horror film. He elects to use dark angles, shock jumps, and mostly every other horror movie cliché and by doing so it shows that Siri isn't on the same page as the material. Though, this mixture of genres actually works in the film's favor as it elevates the material away from its sticky, hackneyed roots.
The second version of the film is in its acting while the lead is straight out of action flick the supporting characters play out as tomfoolery psychopaths. With this film Bruce Willis returns to the genre of his best work. Jeff Talley is a character not unlike "Die Hard" John McClane; a role that digs deep into psychological readings as well as guns o' plenty. Willis is always great as the tortured cop. As for the cats that play the criminal’s in the picture, Flash Forward’s Ben Foster and 100 girls’ Jonathan Tucker are spittle-drenched and gorged with brood. Foster and Tucker add an unexpected comedic element to the film with their wildly over-the-top performances that made me both laugh and cringe and their stupidly and psychotic bearings.
The final concoction of "Hostage" is seen through composer Alexandre Desplat's welcomingly thunderous score. The frantic music goes above and beyond the call of duty, assisting Siri in his quest to create a mixture of different manners and moods to the picture.
The films finale spins completely out control, with burning bright fire, broken glass, and a slow-motion conundrum, that makes the film a unique thriller in an ambiance of boring cliché. The scripting is interesting, and Siri's strange, unaware direction keeps the film cooking at a high heat. A good film to waste few ticks off your clock and few bucks out of your slowly dwindling wallet.
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