The Abduction Club
2002
Based on true events in eighteenth century Ireland, this is the story of two handsome well connected young men who are eager to marry well. Unfortunately because both men have no money, they are very unlikely to achieve this dream... their only option is The Abduction Club, which will allow them to 'kidnap' women and persuade .. Read more
| Starring | Alice Evans, Sophia Myles, Daniel Lapaine, Matthew Rhys |
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| Director | Stefan Schwartz |
| Genres | Drama |
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Critics' reviews (2)
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Despite a lingering whiff of Georgette Heyer, this historical romp has a pleasingly anachronistic undertone that prevents it from feeling like a Sunday evening serial. Set in 18th-century Ireland, when second sons were wont to kidnap heiresses in order to persuade them to marry, thereby avoiding the priesthood or the army, Stefan Schwartz's boisterous adventure is soon slowed by stereotypical characters and clichéd dialogue. However, Daniel Lapaine and Matthew Rhys are suitably dashing as the headstrong suitors seeking to keep spirited sisters Sophia Myles and Alice Evans out of the clutches of nouveau riche cad Liam Cunningham. It's like Hammer without the horror, just lashings of irony.
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Tiresome period romp, in the style of a raucous fancydress party.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Quite an extraordinary romantic comedy! Very entertaining, with a plot that twists and turns all the way through the film to keep you guessing! Beautiful scenery and fabulous costumes! A breath of fresh air. Wonderful!
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Great film
If you love drama, excitement, romance and action this is the film for you. It is right up there with Pirates of the Caribbean.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Nostalgia from the fifties
An amusing romp through the 19th century Ireland, among the posh folk of course. Swords and pistols at the slightest excuse, lively ladies and a cruel suitor for the younger girl. Add in a hilarious hanging, it all added up to a happy evening's entertainment.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Quite an extraordinary romantic comedy! Very entertaining, with a plot that twists and turns all the way through the film to keep you guessing! Beautiful scenery and fabulous costumes! A breath of fresh air. Wonderful!
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
the abduction club
A lovely film. watched it several times. a real feel good film.
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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Quite an extraordinary romantic comedy! Very entertaining, with a plot that twists and turns all the way through the film to keep you guessing! Beautiful scenery and fabulous costumes! A breath of fresh air. Wonderful!
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Great film
If you love drama, excitement, romance and action this is the film for you. It is right up there with Pirates of the Caribbean.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Nostalgia from the fifties
An amusing romp through the 19th century Ireland, among the posh folk of course. Swords and pistols at the slightest excuse, lively ladies and a cruel suitor for the younger girl. Add in a hilarious hanging, it all added up to a happy evening's entertainment.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
the abduction club
A lovely film. watched it several times. a real feel good film.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Great fun!
I really like this film. It was good to have a new twist on the typical poor woman trying to meet a rich man of period dramas.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Predictable But Enjoyable
I have to say I enjoyed this. Took me a little while to quite figure out what was going on but in the end you don't really need to. It's just a romance story set in the 18th Century.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Romantic period film
although this film was predictable it was a great film to watch. I enjoyed the romance with the traditional baddie. For an hour and half of escape that is not hard work try this film it is just the job.
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Real entertainment
Brilliant film, kept me entertained throughout, comedy at its best. No idea how historically accurate it is but who cares? It's a film meant to be enjoyed, and I did.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Fantastic, Brilliant period drama
This was much better than I thought it would be, the characters were brilliant, the reality that it was actually based on a real story makes it all the more realistic and makes for great viewing. The script was well written with a great twist that you don't see coming (like you usually do!) Would recommend this to Pride and Predjudice lovers especially... but to any one else give it a go, you'll be surprised!
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An enjoyable romantic adventure
Although it's pretty undemanding, this film turned out to be more enjoyable than I expected.
The outcome is never really in any doubt - it's definitely a romantic adventure for those with a soft heart - but this good-looking period piece has enough action to maintain a cracking pace.
Filmed entirely on location in Ireland, the wild scenery provides a perfect backdrop to the action.
Critics' reviews (2)
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Despite a lingering whiff of Georgette Heyer, this historical romp has a pleasingly anachronistic undertone that prevents it from feeling like a Sunday evening serial. Set in 18th-century Ireland, when second sons were wont to kidnap heiresses in order to persuade them to marry, thereby avoiding the priesthood or the army, Stefan Schwartz's boisterous adventure is soon slowed by stereotypical characters and clichéd dialogue. However, Daniel Lapaine and Matthew Rhys are suitably dashing as the headstrong suitors seeking to keep spirited sisters Sophia Myles and Alice Evans out of the clutches of nouveau riche cad Liam Cunningham. It's like Hammer without the horror, just lashings of irony.
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Tiresome period romp, in the style of a raucous fancydress party.
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The Abduction Club
Based on true events in eighteenth century Ireland, this is the story of two handsome well connected young men who are eager to marry well. Unfortunately because both men have no money, they are very unlikely to achieve this dream... their only option is The Abduction Club, which will allow them to ...
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