Good story, but too violent for kids.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 27, 2010

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 7, 2008

Neither Crowe, Ryan nor the topical subject keeps Proof of Life from feeling recycled. For all the up-to-the-minute research, the movie still gives off the musty scent of Hollywood contrivance.

| Mar 31, 2008

Whatever sparks ignited off the set fail to register on film, in essence ruining Taylor Hackford's drama.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Oct 14, 2007

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Jul 14, 2007

Proof of Life is tepid at best; director Taylor Hackford's attempt to juggle an action-adventure flick with a Serious Drama undermines both parts of the film.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Oct 21, 2006

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

About as thrilling as the Kansas plains.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jul 1, 2004

Crackles, sputters, and starts up finally in the last half of the movie.

| Original Score: C- | Mar 16, 2004

| Original Score: 0/4 | Oct 3, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | May 14, 2003

Tragically for both Hackford and the punters, the best drama came when the cameras weren't rolling.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 1, 2003

| Original Score: 5/5 | Feb 8, 2003

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 8, 2002

Kidnapping romance showcases Crowe's gifts -- and Ryan's limitations.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 7, 2002

| Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 30, 2002

Crowe proves once more what a commanding, persuasive presence he can be. Without even making a noticeable effort, he becomes the focal point of the story...

| Jun 15, 2002

Can't some writers/directors concede to the fact that some stories work perfectly well on their own without having to force an awkward first kiss between the two leads?

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | May 25, 2002

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Mar 22, 2002

About as big a fiasco as the lumbering Gladiator.

| Original Score: short | Mar 7, 2002