2015 · crime · drama · thriller
Captive
Directed by Jerry Jameson1h 37m2015
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.
Our read: Captive (2015) reads as a sombre, kinetic, grounded crime · drama · thriller entry — measured in intensity, intimate in scope, measured in temperature, redemptive in outlook.
Sombre, kinetic, measured crime / drama, grounded in texture. Redemptive, intimate, measured.
- sombre
- brisk
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