
Variety
Crisp handling, some clever twists and a welcome streak of dry humor hold attention throughout
Full reviewIn this British thriller, two men (Eddie Marsan and Martin Compston) meticulously prepare a small flat for the kidnapping of a young woman (Gemma Arterton, Prince of Persia). She is Alice Creed, daughter of a rich businessman. The plan is to tie her to the bed, hold her hostage and demanding a whopping ransom. But Alice isn't about to let her captors use her as capital without a fight.
Crisp handling, some clever twists and a welcome streak of dry humor hold attention throughout
Full reviewThe Disappearance of Alice Creed will keep your attention, but you may walk away thinking you've seen something like it before: "Sleuth," with more sex and violence.
Full reviewA glum British kidnap movie in which writer-director J Blakeson manages to generate tension and some suspense, never rises above the mechanical and contrived, finally lapsing into the improbable.
Full reviewTaut, superbly executed and consistently engrossing, The Disappearance of Alice Creed marks an auspicious feature debut for writer-director J Blakeson.
Full reviewA small but perfectly formed crime drama. And, without making a fuss, a proper nail-biter, too
Full reviewThe Disappearance of Alice Creed is available to stream in New Zealand now on Google Play and Apple TV.
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