I saw this several years back and it has scarred me for life. This is possibly the worst movie I've ever seen in my life, except Bring it On. "Royce! Put down the ax, Royce!" First off, the movie would never end. It was so unbearable I was forced to fastforward only to find nothing but the same hours into the movie. It has become a family joke at my house and seeing how all other reviewers loved it, I thought I'd give my warning to all those who don't share in their taste. My advice? I'd rather have a root canal done than see this again.
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julilks2623 December 2002
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I had never heard of this movie until seeing it listed here at IMDb under Sam Waterston's film credits. What a wonderful movie!I admit that it begins rather slowly, but as one catches on to the plot, every action becomes riveting. A Captive in the Land reminds one of Enemy Mine, in that it gives insight into that larger struggle of man - the idea that we are bound to one another in our humanity.
Waterston is, as in any good movie he's made (as well as in some of the less memorable ones), brilliant. His portrayal of Royce as that of the impulsive do-gooder, turned nursemaid, turned captive, turned friend, turned hero -- is powerful in its diversity. The man can say more with one look of those expressive brown eyes than many actors can with a hundred words.
Alexsandr Potapov does a great job as well, playing the injured Russian. His bluster is believable, as well as his passion, and his proud defense of the only type of life he knows.
Definitely a movie that speaks to man's determination as well as man's obligation to man. -
ayeshahaqqiqa3 March 2002This is a must-see for Sam Waterston fans, if for no other reason than he is in every scene. This film, more than any other, shows the range of Sam's acting ability--from confidence to despair, from determination to exhaustion. The theme of the film is man helping man, which well reflects what Mr. Waterston attempts to do in real life.