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Abduction

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
85K
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Taylor Lautner in Abduction (2011)
When Nathan (Taylor Launter), who has always felt distanced from his parents, discovers that he was kidnapped as a child, he begins to uncover a vast conspiracy and must go on the run in order to survive.
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A young man sets out to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website.A young man sets out to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website.A young man sets out to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website.

  • Director
    • John Singleton
  • Writer
    • Shawn Christensen
  • Stars
    • Taylor Lautner
    • Lily Collins
    • Alfred Molina
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    85K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Singleton
    • Writer
      • Shawn Christensen
    • Stars
      • Taylor Lautner
      • Lily Collins
      • Alfred Molina
    • 231User reviews
    • 185Critic reviews
    • 25Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Abduction: Diner Shoot Out
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    Taylor Lautner
    Taylor Lautner
    • Nathan
    Lily Collins
    Lily Collins
    • Karen
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Burton
    Jake Andolina
    • CIA Man
    Oriah Acima Andrews
    • Riah
    Ken Arnold
    Ken Arnold
    • Thermal
    Maria Bello
    Maria Bello
    • Mara
    Steve Blass
    • Game Announcer
    Derek Burnell
    • Hot Dog Vendor
    Ben Cain
    Ben Cain
    • Driver
    Holly Scott Cavanaugh
    • Mrs. Murphy
    Radick Cembrzynski
    • Kozlow's Tech
    Richard Cetrone
    Richard Cetrone
    • Gregory
    Mike Clark
    Mike Clark
    • News Reporter
    Jack Erdie
    Jack Erdie
    • Short Sleeves
    Rita Gregory
    Rita Gregory
    • Nurse
    Tim Griffin
    Tim Griffin
    • Red Flannel
    Nathan Hollabaugh
    Nathan Hollabaugh
    • Cop
    • Director
      • John Singleton
    • Writer
      • Shawn Christensen
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    User reviews231

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    8Allen-Uncle-Mont-Williams

    Why Do People Hate This Movie So Much..??

    This film is a prime example to why certain actors are very underrated in Hollywood....I call it "The Luke Skywalker Syndrome"....One hit franchise that wrecks a young actor's career before it can really get started....

    The Twilight franchise....Although successful....Isn't a franchise that is critically acclaimed or well liked by fans other than young people with out-of-control hormones....And because of this...Films like Abduction is either overlooked or totally panned by fans...

    Sitting down to watch this film with Twilight in mind is going to ensure that viewers will NOT have a good time....Which is why wonderful movies like "Welcome To The Rileys" and "The Runaways" both starring Kristen Stewart didn't get nearly enough attention....

    Now is this particular film original..??...No, it's not....I have seen the "My picture on the milk carton" routine used more than once....But is Abduction a fun movie..??...Yes it is...

    Abduction is a popcorn movie....It's meant to simply allow the audience to have a good time....If people go into this movie expecting Oscar-like performances and a beautifully written storyline...Then those people are setting themselves up for a big let down...

    But why put yourself through that when all that needs to be done is to simply sit back and enjoy the ride....And that's all there is too it...
    Troy_Campbell

    All round terrible.

    I'll admit it, I thought the trailer for this action-thriller looked pretty good and, despite it being a Taylor Lautner vehicle, was quietly excited about seeing it. Well why shouldn't I have been? It stars legendary thespians Sigourney Weaver and Alfred Molina, as well as respected actors Jason Isaacs and Maria Bello. And the close quarters combat looked appealing too. I figured it couldn't be too bad. I was wrong. Way wrong. One of the worse blockbusters to grace our cinemas in recent times, Abduction demonstrates just how poor a film can be when those involved are only there for the money. The aforementioned veteran cast are positively woeful, John Singleton's direction is stilted and lead star Lautner (you may know him as Jacob from Twilight) has a long way to go before he will make a decent headliner. With crappy special effects and a forgettable soundtrack, this is all round terrible.
    4Celesta8

    I paid more for a sneak preview movie that was barely mediocre, had plenty of loopholes and raw acting, but at least there's Taylor Lautner

    I managed to convince my friends to watch this movie because I told them the trailer was killer. But, boy was I proved wrong. The movie was a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT

    Sneak preview tickets are more expensive than normal movies. But I thought it was gonna be good so I paid for it. Only to end up watching a very bland, non-climactic movie with a very poorly written storyline. The only highlight of the show was seeing Taylor Lautner acting as a normal high school kid instead of a werewolf. But still, sad to say his acting had no charisma at all. His co-actress Lily Collins was no better, or maybe it was just her character that was so unlikeable, it made the whole movie really draggy.

    First quarter of the movie was still fine, but then it started to get cheesy.... There were so many loopholes in the movie and it just feels like the script and plot were very poorly planned. I sense sloppy work there. I left the theatre feeling so bewildered. So you might say:"it's just a movie.... not everything makes sense" But comparing to big action-spy movie names like Bourne, Mission Impossible and Die Hard which have delivered an excellent movie experiences which leaves you at the edge of your seat, Abduction feels more like a chick-flick packed with more action, or maybe a budget action film. It's very subtle.

    The parts I enjoyed in the movie was the presence of veterans like Sigourney Weaver, Mario Bello and my favourite, Jason Isaacs who plays Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. They are always a joy to have and see in movies.

    I wouldn't recommend watching this movie. Unless you just want to see Taylor Lautner, I would rather you give this show a miss. If you really want to go for it, don't get your hopes too high.
    5kosmasp

    Off to a good start

    I did like how the movie started off. With the "rascal" Lautner (his character) and the mystery surrounding him. You get the wildest ideas (especially if you haven't heard about the story) where this might go. But as you may already know it gets pretty bog-standard after that. Lautner does his action-shtick and Singleton seems to do a for hire job after all.

    The clichés keep mounting up and the action scenes keep on coming (not that it makes much sense). Someone like Jason Isaacs might have been able to ground the whole thing, if they'd let him (but they got other ideas for him). Mostly for Lautner fans and people who like simple action entertainment
    3Jonathon_Natsis

    Just refuses to admit it's a B-movie.

    Let me open with what any film review should address: I did not enjoy this movie. But first, a disclaimer: despite my reasons, I want to assure you that none of my negative points will verbally lambast lead actor Taylor Lautner just because 'he's some guy from Twilight.' Nor will I make scalding reference to his gratuitous lack of upper body wear; the kind that one would hope comes off as witty commentary but ends up sounding more like an awkward combination of contempt and jealousy. So, with that out of the way, let's get started.

    When the shy but short-tempered Nathan (Lautner) is paired up with girl next door Karen (Lily Collins) for a school research assignment, he is shocked to find an image of his younger self on a 'missing persons' website, prompting him to question everything he thought was normal about his life. When the cover is blown, he and Karen find themselves on the run, unable to trust anyone in their search for the truth.

    Not only will I not target any more of this review towards Lautner personally, I will even concede that he does his best on what is otherwise a sinking ship from the opening scene. Naturally, his acting skills do need refinement, and I expect we're not looking at the next De Niro here, but his occasionally lackluster delivery is simply a branch of a much bigger problem- the script.

    As an unapologetic actioner, it should be expected that Abduction possesses some of the clunky dialogue clichés associated with the genre. These include, but are not limited to 'trust has to be earned', 'I'm not leaving without her' and perennial favourite 'wait…how do you know my name?', which is actually used more than once. But among these tired expressions is a handful of headscratchers; lines intended to act as cool quips but possessing an undoubtedly cringe-worthy aftertaste. For example, after Gerry (Sigourney Weaver) helps Nathan escape using balloons to cover security cameras (a la Ocean's Eleven) she releases them with the deadpan, utterly serious line of 'I hate balloons'. So you see my point.

    The set pieces are just as ludicrous, asking the viewer to buy into the movie too much when we have not been given any reason to engage with the plot in the first place. In one instance, we bear witness to a CIA agent (operating undercover as a suburban housewife) easily take out two trained assassins. The climax set at a baseball game is a storytelling train wreck, fraught with inconsistencies and overly convenient outcomes. At the very least, I hoped a film set in Pittsburgh would show some love for the mighty Steelers instead of the lowly Pirates, but I digress.

    General flaws in logic and realism are other aspects that can be attributed to this type of movie without having them become a major concern. Often, we tend to overlook moments which would result in serious injury for the hero in real life simply because he's just that, a hero. I'm also willing to pass these moments off, but in Abduction they occur so often, and on such a noticeable scale that they severely detract from any engagement with the film that could be developed as it progresses, and therein lies its greatest letdown.

    I commend the satisfactory action scenes, which minimised the kind of close-up, rapid camera movement that has drawn the bulk of my ire in recent months. Also, I was pleased to see the film show a bit of gumption by avoiding an entirely happy, alls-well-that-ends-well conclusion, but these upsides are not enough to sweeten what is otherwise an inherently flawed film.

    *There's nothing I love more than a bit of feedback, good or bad. So drop me a line on jnatsis@iprimus.com.au and let me know what you thought of my review.*

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    • Trivia
      The chase scene at PNC Park was filmed on August 22, 2010, during an actual game. The Pirates beat the Mets 2-1. John Singleton wanted to film a chase scene there, which was not in the script, with a small crew with Taylor Lautner doing his own stunts.
    • Goofs
      As Nathan is on the ground after his father kicks him in the chest, a protective chest guard can be seen underneath his t-shirt.
    • Quotes

      Nathan: I can't believe you're making me fight hungover.

      Kevin: You wanna drink like a man, then let's see if you can fight like a man.

    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: The Hunchback of Dekalb County Community College (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Come on Get It
      Written by Lenny Kravitz and Craig Ross

      Performed by Lenny Kravitz

      Courtesy of Roadrunner Records

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sin escape
    • Filming locations
      • PNC Park - 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Gotham Group
      • Vertigo Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $28,087,155
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,925,253
      • Sep 25, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $82,087,155
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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