The Captured

Authors: Pat
Location: New York

"The Captured"

Directed By Alfonso Cuaron
Written By Alfonso Cuaron
Music By James Newton Howard

Principal Cast:

Josh Hartnett (JJ Anderson)
Dennis Quaid (Arnold Jackson)
Annette O'Toole (Marianne Jackson)
Katie Holmes (Ashley Jackson)
Jeremy Piven (Chris Neuman)
Billy Bob Thornton (Teddy Sampson)
Lucas Black (Ryan)
Jay Hernandez (Dave)
Don Cheadle (Alex Dakcni)
Kathy Bates (Helene Micowicz)
Sam Shepard (Barry Micowicz)
Leon (Edgar)

Tagline: "Dont' go out alone"

Synopsis: From the writer and director of "Y Tu Mama, Tambien"comes a startling new look into a kidnapping, which follows the activities of the kidnappers, the accused, the victim, the hunters, and many other individuals. Josh Hartnett stars as the boyfriend of a kidnapped girl (Katie Holmes) and is being accused of being the one who took her. Dennis Quaid and Annette O'Toole play the controlling parents of the girl who decide to take matters into their own hands when their daughter disappears. Lucas Black and Jay Hernandez star as the accidental kidnappers who date rape the girl and decide to dispose of her so nobody finds out. Jeremy Piven plays a newspaper reporter who becomes obsessed with the story and begins to put the pieces together faster than the police. Billy Bob Thornton plays a detective who remains with the missing person case even after his partner (Don Cheadle) refused to help because he thought it would be a lost cause. Kathy Bates and Sam Shepard play the girl's neighbors who believe that the parents had her kidnapped. And the most important character is found in Leon's burned out beach hippie who is the only witness to the kidnapping. "The Captured" is a scary psychological thriller that will make you want to lock your doors, no matter what time of day.

What the press would say:

Alfonso Cuaron's newest film chronicles a kidnapping from the aspects of nearly everybody involved. From the kidnapped to the kidnappers to the police and the media, this movie is one amazing piece of cinema. The whole situation is surrounded by betrayal and conspiracy. The screenplay is magnificent and complements Cuaron's revolutionary direction. Josh Hartnett leads the all-star cast, which includes Dennis Quaid, Annette O'Toole, Katie Holmes, Billy Bob Thornton, Don Cheadle, and many others. The standout performance from this film comes from actor Lucas Black, who portrays a young man who rapes and kills the girl and engages in a heavy argument with his partner (Jay Hernandez) and his own conscience. "The Captured" is a shocking new drama that will leave you speechless and open up your eyes into the world of the kidnapped.

Awards
Best Picture
Best Director-Alfonso Cuaron
Best Original Screenplay
Best Actor-Josh Hartnett
Best Supporting Actor-Dennis Quaid
Best Supporting Actor-Lucas Black
Best Supporting Actress-Annette O'Toole
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Original Score