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For as long as he can remember, Nathan Harper (Taylor Lautner) has had the uneasy feeling that he's living someone else's life. When he stumbles upon an image of himself as a little boy on a missing p... read more read more...ersons website, all of Nathan's darkest fears come true: he realizes his parents are not his own and his life is a lie, carefully fabricated to hide something more mysterious and dangerous than he could have ever imagined. Just as he begins to piece together his true identity, Nathan is targeted by a team of trained killers, forcing him on the run with the only person he can trust, his neighbor, Karen (Lily Collins). Every second counts as Nathan and Karen race to evade an army of assassins and federal operatives. But as his opponents close in, Nathan realizes that the only way he'll survive and solve the mystery of his elusive biological father is to stop running and take matters into his own hands. -- (C) Lionsgate

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PG-13, 1 hr. 46 min.

Directed by: John Singleton

Release Date: September 23, 2011

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DVD Release Date: January 17, 2012

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  • spielberg00
    April 13, 2012
    spielberg00
    ABDUCTION isn't a total bomb, but there are two key areas that proved enough as misfires to bring it pretty close. The first of these was the characters. Putting aside the fact that even by the end of the film, we still can't differentiate the trustworthy characters from the cu... read morenning criminals, I'll state the main headache plain as day: we don't really care about Taylor Lautner's character (self-proclaimed "Team Jacob", I won't try to argue with you). Had we a more likable character with a same situation, rather than one who started the movie off by passing out on a friend's lawn, the story would have been more interesting. His character got uneven as the film went on: what kind of "cool kid" cries five times in the course of less than two hours? We would think that someone who was taught to be a great fighter by his father (the one who raised him) would have enough emotional strength to hold back tears, but it often doesn't happen. And that's probably the only point at which the story (misfire number two) isn't predictable. Believe it or not, I watched this because I wanted to see how awful it actually was. I had not heard one good thing about it at all. Once I heard from someone that every action was predictable, I tried to rent this as soon as possible to detect how much of an exaggeration that was. I was shocked by the infinitesimal amount of stretching imposed upon the truth with that statement. I wouldn't say I predicted 100% of the film, but it's somewhere around 80%. Which is a bummer, because I'm terrible at predicting even the most broad points of movies. The premise was so open and familiar that the twist on which the film ended became obvious to me a good amount of time before it actually occurred. That said, followers of "Team Jacob" (*cough, cough* the main part of what's wrong with the world today) will love this film, but that's because they'll be looking over everything except Taylor. I'll admit to turning off my mind for a few minutes to try and enjoy the action sequences, but after a few minutes or so, I got bored.

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  • thmtsang
    March 24, 2012
    thmtsang
    It's like a young Bourne Identity. Teenager discovers his parents aren't his real parents. He doesn't know who to trust.
  • LWOODS04
    March 19, 2012
    LWOODS04
    Cast: Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Alfred Molina, Jason Isaacs, Maria Bello, Michael Nyqvist, Sigourney Weaver, Antonique Smith, Denzel Whitaker

    Director:John Singleton

    Summary: When teenager Nathan comes across his own childhood picture while scrolling through a missing pers... read moreons website, he begins to question everything he ever took for granted -- including the people he always assumed were his parents.

    My Thoughts: "I wasn't looking forward to seeing this film, I had been warned how awful it was, but yet here I am giving my thoughts on it and I have a 13yr old to thank for it. Now to the movie... I tried to look past how ridiculous Taylor Lautner's acting is but I couldn't. It was like instead of acting, he was trying to make sure he was coming off really cool. His acting leaves something to be desired. I did think Lily Collins was good in the movie. So was the small parts of Maria Bello and Jason Issacs. The movie is filled with talented actor's and actresses who unfortunately aren't used nearly enough. Lautner comes off too stiff and needs to relax and become the character and not try to put himself into it so much. Oh and am I the only one who thought the kissing scene on the train was gross and awkward? I felt sorry for the girl. It sounded like her face was being sucked off. I actually liked Taylor in the 'Twilight' films. I don't know what went wrong in this one for him. But his acting wasn't the only bad thing. I could also blame the weak story. Maybe he'll do better in future film with a better script."
  • allan913
    February 19, 2012
    allan913
    A fairly entertaining and thrilling action movie. A surprisingly smart, stylish and suspensful stunt-packed thriller that keeps your heart-pouunding every step of the way. Its full of fire-power, fist, kicks and fantastic stunt work.
  • fb100000145236770
    February 17, 2012
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    "Abduction" is a movie made for one sole purpose, to show off Taylor Lautner. While he has the look, he can't act and has zero charisma. Just like this movie, so it's a perfect match. The movie is bland, the story is weak, and the action is lame at best. Lautner(Nathan) is a ... read moreteenager who feels "different" on the inside from everyone else. Then one day he comes across a website that shows his picture as a missing child. From there, he is chased by Russian assassins and the CIA. Actually, no one gets abducted in this movie(and its called abduction!). If your a Lautner fan, or a fan of horrible action movies, then this is for you. Otherwise, steer clear of this cause it'll be found in the crap section.
  • fb528166828
    February 5, 2012
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    John Singletonâ(TM)s ABDUCTION is the type of movie not seen as often nowadays as in the past: the action star vehicle. These films, which seemed to come in an endless supply during the 1980s action star heyday, usually exist for no other reason than to promote their leading man ... read more(or occasionally woman) and their often dubious talents. Here, Taylor Lautner steps out of his supporting role in the TWILIGHT franchise and into his first starring role as Nathan, the high schooler on the run from a past he knows nothing about. As is typical of the star vehicle, Lautnerâ(TM)s shortcomings as an actor, not to mention those of dreadful love interest Lily Collins, are minimised by surrounding him with strong supporting players such as Sigourney Weaver, Alfred Molina, and, clearly having a blast as Nathanâ(TM)s â~parentsâ(TM), Maria Bello and Jason Isaacs. The trick works for the most part, with Weaver being the only disappointing exception, as she delivers her lines in such an unconvincing manner, and is clearly only in it for the paycheck.

    As colossally stupid as the film is, ABDUCTION moves along at a brisk pace and never feels particularly boring. Thereâ(TM)s a certain masochistic pleasure in watching Lautner do his best to display any kind of emotion other than broody squinting, and while at times he honestly looks like he has no idea what he is doing, Singleton gives him several opportunities to take his shirt off and show the only real reason that heâ(TM)s a star. Which brings me to maybe the most underwhelming aspect of this entire mess, Singleton himself. How did this filmmaker, the youngest ever to be nominated for a directing Oscar (for BOYZ IN THE HOOD), end up making this kind of throwaway teen trash? With the exception of 2001â(TM)s excellent but underseen BABY BOY, Singleton seems to have moved further and further away from the initial promise he displayed, and ABDUCTION is without question his lowest point yet. In the right crowd, it is probably a fun film with plenty to poke fun at but, much like its star, is ultimately a vapid and moronic product wrapped in a pretty package.

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  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    December 30, 2011
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    What if your entire life was a lie?

    Not bad yet not that great either. The movie entertains at times but it's also a little slow for my taste, there were a few holes undeveloped in this movie and few were not even clear. Could have been way better than it was. I can't really say... read more that the movie sucks because it doesn't but this was all the writer's and director's fault. Can't recommend this film because you might like it or not so you decide.


    Nathan, a teen, along with his friend, Karen finds a website that has photos of children who are missing or believed to have been abducted. They decide to age one of the photos and discover that is of Nathan as a child. He contacts the person who placed the photo to find out what's going on. The person on the other end only wants to know info about Nathan so Nathan hangs up. The person then contacts someone in Europe and shows him a photo of the one who called. He then heads for the U.S. Nathan then wonders is it true, was he abducted. He tells his "mom" who then tells him she and his "father" will tell him. But before they can, two men claiming to be cops show up wanting to talk to Nathan, and when he isn't found they pull guns and demand Nathan be given to them. His parents fight them but are killed. Nathan runs but remembers that he asked Karen to come over and one of them tries to get rough with her but Nathan saves and they escape just as the house blows up. They go to the hospital so that Karen can treated. Nathan calls 911 to report what happened but finds himself talking to a man named Burton who says he's with the CIA and that his parents were too. He tells Nathan to wait for some people he is sending to pick him. But Nathan's therapist shows up telling him that they have to go. She tells him that she and his parents were asked by his real father to take care of him. She warns him not to trust Burton. She tells him to go an apartment in Virginia. When he gets there, he sees the kind of person his father is. When Karen tries to call her relatives, her call is again intercepted by the CIA. Nathan decides to get out and sets out to find his mother whose address he found in his father's apartment.
  • fb100001592288964
    December 27, 2011
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    The 4th worst movie I've seen this year. Yes Taylor Lautner's acting is awful, but he's definitely not the biggest blame for how much this film sucks! Trust me there's a lot more reasons!
  • 3niR
    November 14, 2011
    3niR
    Not as exciting as it tried to be. It was worthless.
  • scottgreen96
    October 27, 2011
    scottgreen96
    would you expect any less from such a low rated actor like Taylor? I didn't.

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Critic Reviews

Tom Russo
September 26, 2011
Tom Russo, Boston Globe

The movie is a more objective opportunity to assess Lautner's potential as a general-purpose action hero once his emo-goth run wraps. You might not want to go betting on that one. Full Review

Benjamin Mercer
September 25, 2011
Benjamin Mercer, Village Voice

A blockhead espionage thriller from director-for-hire John Singleton (Boyz N the Hood). Full Review

James Berardinelli
September 25, 2011
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

Perhaps the only way to approach Abduction that will not result in a 105-minute boredom-induced coma is to think of it as a comedy, preferably with a drinking game attached. Full Review

Andrew O'Hehir
September 23, 2011
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com

Sadly, it's impossible to fake the faintest enthusiasm for this picture, which is a fourth-rate Hollywood thriller that bungles a lot of thievery from better movies. Full Review

Liam Lacey
September 23, 2011
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Whether the fault was haste or cynicism, Abduction feels like a movie designed to ride on the back of Twilight's phenomenal success, with held noses and paycheques all around. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
September 23, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

[Lautner's] not a terrible actor, but if he wants a career after the Twilight fades, he'll pick better films. Full Review

Joe Neumaier
September 23, 2011
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News

A ridiculously cheesy confection filled with unthrilling thrills, bored-looking adults and a comically overstuffed backstory. Full Review

Glenn Whipp
September 23, 2011
Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times

"Abduction" is just the third movie John Singleton has directed in the past decade, and it contains neither the passion nor the competence of his two previous genre efforts - "2 Fast 2 Furious" and "F... Full Review

Stephen Whitty
September 23, 2011
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

Why, for his first theatrical job in six years, is Singleton - who has a busy producing career on the side - directing this? The film has a decent budget (and hints, desperately, at sequels). But a Ta... Full Review

Kyle Smith
September 23, 2011
Kyle Smith, New York Post

Actual abduction may be preferable to the movie of the same name, but only if your kidnappers don't torture you by forcing you to watch it. Full Review

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    • Nathan: They killed my parents!
    • Agent Frank Burton: They weren't your real parents.
    • Kozlow: I can guarantee this: if you don't surrender that list, I will killing every friend you have, Zake, Keelie, neighbors, even your boring teachers, and when i'm finished you will be responsible for the death of every friend you have on facebook.
    • Nathan: What's my real name?
    • Kozlow: There's a bomb in the oven.
    • Nathan: Not if I find you first!
    • Dr. Bennett: There were only four of us that knew your identity, two of us are dead.
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