The New York Times by Beatrice Loayza
Should you be willing to overlook certain intrinsic difficulties, Held for Ransom is a surprisingly thoughtful hostage drama given the blunt meatheadedness of its title.
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Denmark, Norway, Sweden · 2019
2h 18m
Director Niels Arden Oplev
Starring Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
Genre Drama
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This thoughtful, intense drama follows the true story of Danish photojournalist Daniel Rye, who was kidnapped by ISIS in 2013 and held hostage for over a year. Following Daniel's experiences and the efforts of his family to save him, the film shows the emotional toll of the events while raising questions about negotiation and terrorism.
The New York Times by Beatrice Loayza
Should you be willing to overlook certain intrinsic difficulties, Held for Ransom is a surprisingly thoughtful hostage drama given the blunt meatheadedness of its title.
Partly, the balance between gritty, true-life fidelity and pacy, exciting storytelling is achieved because in Rye, to whom Eric Kress’ warm, compassionate camera clings so doggedly, we have such a sympathetic, human protagonist.
The Guardian by Leslie Felperin
This is another film about a white European mixed up in a Middle Eastern war they barely seem to understand, but on its own terms it’s a story well told.
Sympathetic performances alternately show us terrified captives and distraught and frustrated relatives, and from a terrific first act set piece where we see the risks to kidnappers when they don’t realize their new hostage is a gymnast.
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