Hostage on DVD (2005)

Hostage, Of Course!!!!

A customer from wigan , 13/03/2005

Bruce Willis plays an ex hostage negotiator who blames himself for the death of a mother and son during one of his negotiations.

As usual, as in any other film of his, his character as the present Poilce Sherrif is very well portrayed.

A hostage starts to unfold in a rich family's massive top of the range house, and on top of this Willis' wife and daughter are taken hostage by different people. Quite a few twists that you don't see coming. A thorough marvellous film that will keep you at the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

A definate one to watch for all.

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Take me.. take me...

adiw from Leicestershire [Highly rated reviewer] , 08/04/2005

I really enjoyed this movie. Maybe it was the fact that I hadn't been to the cinema for so long. Maybe it was the fact that Bruce Willis hasn't made a really decent film since Unbreakable. Maybe it was just the fact that, for pure popcorn pleasure, Hostage has all the ingredients of an entertaining night in.

A cross between Die Hard and Panic room, Bruce Willis is a little more respectful in his approach to this drama, come action movie. Okay, so it does see him wearing his dirty white vest again, but it also sees him struggling with his inner (more dramtic, darling) self. He's a proper actor now you know.

It's all been done before, but the movie rattles along at an electrifying pace and the cast are all on fine form. One has to feel sorry though for the daughter of our chief hostage.

As good as she is, most of the male attention will be focused on her more obvious charms and that's part of the reason why Hostage works so well.

Funbags or no funbags, Hostage still delivers on so many levels. It's not perfect of course, but it remains perfectly entertaining.

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Great

Donovan from Worcs , 19/09/2005

This was a great film. It was bruce Willis at his best. Contained Suspense and twists. A Bit gorey but not mindless.

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Hostage situation resolved ? just

Samuel Tyler from Reading, England , 07/04/2005

Fans of Willis? brand of wise cracking action have been left out to dry of late, with an influx of more cerebral work taking up his time. However, with ?Hostage? Willis seems to be reverting back to the sort of film that made him one of the best paid actors in Hollywood.

Seems is the right word as this film is more intelligent than your average action film mixing elements seen in various bank heist films, ?The Panic Room? and a touch of the new wave of movies coming from the East.

Willis plays a hostage negotiator who decides to take an easier Sheriffs job after a bungled hostage situation. However, things are not as relaxed as would seem when 3 lads break into the wrong person?s house and reveal a conspiracy that will get Willis? family kidnapped too.

The film has some good ideas and the tension in strong. Scenes of extreme gore mean it warrants its 15 certificate, not one for young children. The elements of pantomime villainy and plot holes are countered well enough by Willis? gritty character and the spectacular pay off. One for thriller fans.

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Bruce Willis - at his best!

George Rigmand from Glasgow, Scotland , 17/03/2006

Well made, non stop action, good storyline and well acted - one of those films you watch and time flies. A must for fans of Bruce Willis action movies.

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What a house!

Stickler from England [Highly rated reviewer] , 25/10/2007

I was loathe to rent this, as Im not a fan of Bruce Willis, and the genre of his usual film.

But I was pleasantly surprised as to how the film opened out around the backdrop of a fantastic house.

The story starts as Bruce is a chilled out hostage negotiator back in the day, and it all goes wrong. Fast forward and he is now the chief of a small police station and wanting an easier life, with a house move, a wife and stroppy daughter in tow.

Then we come to see the house of the rich Dad, son and daughter and how the break-in by some teenagers looking for fun subsequently turns into something bigger than they anticipated.

The father of the house has a data DVD that some bigshots want, but access is delayed because the house is then taken hostage by the overexcited punks, one of which does a very good job at looking like a psycho.

Bruce really doesnt want to get involved, but inevitably he does.

Support roles were good, and the hostage takers become more desperate as the film progresses. Its a little tense, but I had no empathy or interest in the characters. The son was enterprising, and likeable, so I rooted for him to escape.

Bruce does his thing as a hero, then pushes for an implausible treatment to be performed in the ambulance to try and save the day, and his skin. (sorry but I cant stand it when they do pretend medical stuff in films).

Wont spoil the plot, as there are a few surprises to keep you waiting for the outcome. It isnt completely obvious what will happen, and its quite stylish in the delivery of the details. Sounds vague but cant go into specifics without spoiling it.

For me it was a gripping film because of the house itself, it added depth and increased the tension. Also added interest to what could otherwise have been an average and samey film.

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