A film hailed as ‘one of the best crime thrillers’ and directed by an Oscar-nominated director, is set to air tonight.
The 2013 release Prisoners will be broadcast on Saturday December 22, at 9pm on GREAT! Movies, available on Freeview channel 34. For those busy with pre-Christmas plans, there’s no need to fret about missing it. As of now, the movie can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
The film features a star-studded cast including Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano and Viola Davis. Behind the scenes, the talent is equally impressive. Denis Villeneuve, a two-time Academy award nominee, directed the film before moving on to direct Dune parts one and two. The legendary Roger Deakins, a 16-time Oscar nominee and two-time winner, served as the director of photography, reports the Mirror.
Deakins’ portfolio includes films like Shawshank Redemption, Skyfall, No Country For Old Men and Blade Runner 2049. The film Prisoners tells the story of Keller Dover, played by Hugh Jackman, whose world is turned upside down when his six year old daughter Anna and her friend disappear. The police investigation, led by Detective Loki, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, initially focuses on a suspect who was parked in a motorhome on their street, but with no evidence, he is released. Faced with the possibility of losing his daughter forever, Dover takes the law into his own hands, putting his own life at risk in the process.
Critics praised the film upon its release, earning it an 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Even years later, film enthusiasts continue to rave about Prisoners, often citing it as one of the most intense thrillers ever made.
One fan shared their thoughts online, stating: “One of the best crime thrillers ever. Denis Villeneuve, Roger Deakins and Aaron Guzinowski come together to deliver a gripping tale that leaves you guessing for the duration of the movie. Perfect pacing, beautiful cinematography, brilliant writing and stellar performance from every single actor. Hugh Jackman’s career top performance in my opinion.”
One viewer remarked: “This was one intense movie-going experience. Throughout the entire running time of the movie, the suspense never lets up. The director masterfully weaves the haunting atmosphere, and I was at the edge of my seat. The plot is a wonderful puzzle, unravelling slowly to reveal hidden layers of depth and complexity. The acting was wonderful, emotional and nuanced, with some unforgettable moments.”
Describing the film as ‘a disturbing masterpiece’, another cinema-goer recommended that fellow movie lovers should not pass up the chance to see it. They advised: “If you want to watch a really, really good thriller (no wait – an enthralling, gripping masterpiece) then make sure Prisoners is at the top of your list.”
“From start to finish it’s an extraordinary piece of cinema with an exceptional star cast that navigate their way through a script full of shocking, suspenseful and at times, confronting twists and turns. As a huge movie buff, this is right up there as one of the finest films I’ve ever seen across all genres. Don’t miss it!”
Prisoners airs at 9pm on GREAT! Movies, Saturday December 22 and is streaming on Amazon Prime.