Storyline
Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.
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Cast
Mimi Rogers, Michael Kenneth Williams, David Oyelowo, E. Roger Mitchell, Kate Mara, Leonor Varela, Kevin J. O'Connor, Johanna Jowett, Jessica Oyelowo, Michael Harding, J. Karen Thomas, Fred Galle, Chris Matheny, Marlo Scheitler, Matt Lowe, Melissa Eastwood, Michael Mercaldi, Scott Parks, Sydelle Noel, Elle Graham, Leon Pridgen, Jeffry Winkler, Claudia Church
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Reviews
70
Oyelowo and Mara's riveting, embodied performances rise above the material.
60
Convincing performances from David Oyelowo and Kate Mara – as an escaped killer and his drug addicted hostage – are the saving grace of Captive, a decent dramatic thriller somewhat weighed down by its mildly religious message.
60
Though much of the drama is clunky and flat, the taut, visceral performances by David Oyelowo and Kate Mara never err.
60
Although Captive largely succeeds as a two-hander, it stumbles in the minimal attempts to broaden the scope beyond Smith and Nichols’ time together.
40
Arizona Republic
Oyelowo and Mara try to bring humanity and tension to the testimonial thriller of two lost souls finding their way together, but they only succeed in bursts, hampered by marketing copy masquerading as dialogue.
