Kidnap Me (2017) User Reviews (3)

A classically modern British comedy

[Cederic · 6/10 · 2 October 2020]

Despite the average score this is an easy film to watch and one that I very definitely enjoyed.

The plot is simple but even the elements that are predictable have a unique feel. Most interesting is that the viewer is allowed far more information than the people in the film can know yet never given enough to predict more than broad plot movements.

More relevantly, and one of the film's two strongest elements, is that the characters in the film feel very true to themselves. They react as you'd expect them to react, and even when revealing a new element to their character it aligns to what we know already rather than conflicting or feeling contrived.

Sadly the characters to whom that doesn't apply are two key elements of the latter half of the film, which did detract from it.

The writers do however redeem themselves with a succession of one-liners, often dry observations delivered deadpan that made me laugh because of their context or their wit. This is very British humour and made the whole film worthwhile.

The film felt exceedingly low budget, with the lighting, coverage and sets all bare bones - but also all entirely adequate, serviceable and authentic (within context). The lack of budget did however come across in the preparation and filming of the few action scenes, all of which were poor. Rather than choreography and acting that matched the sardonic realism of the rest of the film they fell into a weak pastiche of slapstick, both failing at that but also entirely out of kilter with the rest of the film.

It's a shame, as it let down what could otherwise have been a good film. Watch it anyway, the writing deserves that and there is much to enjoy.

its a cheatin teaser...

[ops-52535 · 2/10 · 12 November 2020]

Of an snm romp that has most of it ,but has a great lack of real sense, nudity and eventually real seks. a couple seeks higher ground to explore their newfound sexual preference, couples up with another coule but gets kidnapped and extortioned for money and pride, as some real gangsters overtakes the plot. they are far from clever and the torture that they lash over their victims are just a sexual stimulant as snmers they are.

its a daft production with poor musical and film editing, its jumps back far too much, and the caracters are seemingly pretty unlikeable. so when it cums to recommendability the grumpy old man says a fear and queer nope, and if modern british filmmaking is like this it will soon be doomed.

What the future holds?

[Angry_Santa · 2/10 · 15 November 2020]

A young couple who've both grown up watching way too much US-made daytime television find themselves not knowing how to even interact with each other, let alone pleasure each other in the bedroom.

Sadly, for a story which had so much potential, the script and entire movie were a severe let-down. For the most part, we just see the protagonists huffing and puffing - and not from sexual excitement. The Little Engine that Could had more success in getting its steam up.

If you're a millennial who uses their 'phone as a life support system, this movie might be enjoyable for you - but if you've ever actually interacted face-to-face with real people, you'll be frustrated beyond belief with this go-nowhere production.