Synopsis
Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.
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Cast
- Kate MaraAshley Smith
- David OyelowoBrian Nichols
- Michael Kenneth WilliamsDetective John Chestnut
- Mimi RogersKim Rogers
- Leonor VarelaSergeant Carmen Sandoval
- E. Roger MitchellSergeant Teasley
- Kevin J. O'ConnorFBI Agent
- Matt LoweRandy
- Jessica OyelowoMeredith MacKenzie
- J. Karen ThomasMrs. Nichols
Recommendations
- 70
Los Angeles Times
Oyelowo and Mara's riveting, embodied performances rise above the material. - 60
Screen Daily
Convincing performances from David Oyelowo and Kate Mara – as an escaped killer and his drug addicted hostage – are the saving grace of Captive, a decent dramatic thriller somewhat weighed down by its mildly religious message. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
Though much of the drama is clunky and flat, the taut, visceral performances by David Oyelowo and Kate Mara never err. - 60
Variety
Although Captive largely succeeds as a two-hander, it stumbles in the minimal attempts to broaden the scope beyond Smith and Nichols’ time together. - 40
Arizona Republic
Oyelowo and Mara try to bring humanity and tension to the testimonial thriller of two lost souls finding their way together, but they only succeed in bursts, hampered by marketing copy masquerading as dialogue. - 40
The New York Times
A credit-sequence television clip of Mr. Warren and the real Ms. Smith with Oprah Winfrey makes the entire movie feel like the strangest book infomercial in memory. - 38
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Oyelowo and Mara achieve terrific chemistry. Perhaps they’ll work together again — in a better film. - 38
New York Post
For a story whose appeal hinges on the saving grace of getting a "purpose-driven life," this one's got remarkably little of it.
