Matching its police-thriller eye candy with fully-realized philosophical exploration, Prisoners finds Denis Villeneuve comfortably at home after his switch to American cinema, and proves that Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal have the collective chemistry to easily power through an inconsistent and occasionally piecemeal script.

Movie that makes you empathize with parents of missing kids and makes you question the limits you would go to get them back. It shows how parents will often do whatever necessary to protect their kids when in immediate danger.

Stuid ending! Nasty long drawn out violence that made me think why am I watching this as entertainment? I wish i never watched it.

I had no idea this was Denis Villeneuve until after I watched it! It’s pretty different from his later stuff, but it’s very good. At its surface, it seems like a pretty basic detective procedural, but there’s some excellent character work and lovely twists to elevate it to near perfection. Performances from Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, and Hugh Jackman (some of the best of his career) really round the whole thing and keep it from getting too campy. The plot gets a little convenient and maybe a touch clichéd towards the end, but overall, it’s a really well-made, powerful thriller.

this is a top notch thriller from start to the last second literally, i see most nuetral reveiws are from parents, yes! this flick may not be for certain parents aside from that, i was on the edge of my seat, the plot twists are excellent check this flick out! not for light hearted veiwers caution, as you know, this director is not afraid to be graphic with violence towards children(Sicario), parents beware, everyone else, enjoy the demented and excellent show!!

Dark, gripping and deeply unsettling, Prisoners is one of the most intense thrillers of the decade. Denis Villeneuve directs with slow-burn precision, delivering a story thick with dread and moral ambiguity. Hugh Jackman gives a career-best performance, matched by Jake Gyllenhaal’s tightly wound detective. Paul Dano, Maria Bello, Viola Davis and David Dastmalchian all leave lasting impressions. The film’s emotional weight and visual composition are brutal in the best way. Suspense done right.

Great but disturbing mystery thriller with a nice plot setup, clues along the way, and a twist at the end, BUT the twist and ending seems awkward and forced like they realized the script was getting too long so decided "let's just have the character explain all the loose ends and questions in a monologue, the end."

So glad I watched it this is coming from an indian

Grim, gritty tale about a father who would do anything to find his daughter.

Hugh was a star in this. His acting was insane, it really shows what a dad will do for his daughter and the heights they will go if something were to happen to them.

An absolute thrill ride. Best performance by Jake and Hugh... Wow!

It was interesting but the during the last 30 minutes, it felt like they we're acting out of character. The acting was great individually but it felt like they weren't on the same page. There were several plot holes as well as plot points that felt forced/were added just to move the story forward or to give the movie a "meaning". It also felt like it was dragged on for two long just to reach an anticlimatic ending. Nonetheless, it was an engaging movie. (English isn't my first language)

If you want to be kept on your toes for over 2 hours, you’d love this movie. Unbelievable acting and the directing insane. You can feel the pain of a father who is willing to do anything he possibly can to find his daughter, even if it’s immoral. 9/10. Perfect movie

It's a great movie, but the clues are too obvious from the start. Despite knowing who did it from the beginning, the film is still very entertaining, and a few additional elements of intrigue make it overall worth it.

One of the best thrillers ever. Amazing story and acting. Grabs you from the start and keeps you on edge the whole way through. Never get tired of watching this

It was good. Well written and directed. Realized later it was directed by the now famous Villeneuve.

And underrated film and dilemma with brilliant cast performances

"Prisoners" is rich in compelling narratives and stellar performances from the ensemble cast. This movie had me love and hate Hugh Jackman's character which was so complex to the point of making me question my moral standards because I found myself empathizing with his character. On the other hand, Jake Gyllenhaal did a marvelous job on playing the frustrated cop: complete with all the intensity of his eyes and his intuition. While Gyllenhaal had more screentime as the lead, Jackman's performance really stood out for me. This film doesn't use jumpscares (often precluded by suspenseful music to build-up the tension and are often abused in this genre) in order to thrill the audience, but rather, moments of silence and stillness. Its calm and cold vibe stirs up the kind of anxiety it wants its audience to feel, and naturally, the audience would want to get rid of that uneasiness by knowing what's going on, thus, cleverly forcing them to watch the entire film which runs about 2 hrs and 33 mins. The director, Denis Villeneuve, incorporates his "less is more" style of using soundtracks in this movie (just like what he did with Blade Runner 2049) to emphasize the scenes, especially with the ending (heavens know how much I liked that ending). It's not rocket suspense but the simplicity of it makes your mind wander to other possibilities which I think is often a good indication of a brilliant film since it's open for other interpetations.

Great actors, great story and great plot twist. One of the best thrillers i've seen.

Every moment was captivating. A masterpiece with plot twists.