Stolen (2012)

Master thief Will Montgomery, recently released from a ten-year prison term, finds himself dragged back into a life of crime when his teenage daughter Alison is kidnapped. The kidnapper, Vincent, his former partner in crime, demands a $10 million ransom, claiming it’s the share Will owed him from their last heist. As the clock ticks, Will must outsmart FBI agents, his old crew, and the kidnapper to save Alison, navigating through a dangerous web of betrayal and deceit.

You can watch “Stolen” on Netflix in Canada.

Length: 1h 36m
Genre: Action, Thriller
This Title is: Intense, Suspenseful

Cast

Nicolas Cage, Malin Åkerman, Josh Lucas, Danny Huston, Sami Gayle

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R – Violence, language, some drug use

Trivia

• The movie was released on September 14, 2012, in the United States.
• The film’s plot unfolds during the chaotic backdrop of New Orleans’ Fat Tuesday celebrations.
• The budget for the movie was estimated at $35 million, but it grossed only about $2.1 million worldwide.

Trailer

Our Review

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Stolen, despite a promising premise and a strong cast led by Nicolas Cage, falls short in delivering a compelling narrative. The action sequences are well-executed, but the plot feels predictable and underwhelming given the potential of its setup. The film struggles with pacing and doesn’t quite manage to keep the suspense taut throughout. However, performances, particularly by Cage, bring some depth to an otherwise straightforward action thriller.