UK / Belgium / Netherlands,
2015, 95 min
Directed by:
Daniel AlfredsonScreenplay:
William BrookfieldCinematography:
Fredrik BäckarComposer:
Lucas VidalCast:
Anthony Hopkins, Jim Sturgess, Sam Worthington, Ryan Kwanten, David Dencik, Chelsea Bruland, Eric Godon, Mark van Eeuwen, Billy Slaughter, Jemima West (more)VOD (1)
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The inside story of the planning, execution, rousing aftermath and ultimate downfall of the kidnappers of beer tycoon Alfred "Freddy" Heineken, which resulted in the largest ransom ever paid for an individual. (official distributor synopsis)
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The story itself is good and will remain so, whether you read about it on Wikipedia or not, unlike when you watch the film. Unfortunately, in this case, everything missed the mark, except for Anthony Hopkins, who once again managed to turn a few minutes of his presence into something that will dazzle you. He is an amazing actor. Unfortunately, the film as a whole is a failure, not suspenseful, and not well-paced.
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