52 reviews
Quite a good movie, worth while
I have become a fan of Spanish movies, they seem to have what it takes. And so does this movie. It's a decent thriller, has a nice story with a few twists that keep you interested. Not very violent or scary type of thriller, but more of the action type. And I felt that it wasn't predictable. The basic idea is that of a mother and the things she would do, or get through, to save her kid. It's not exactly award-winning, but I enjoyed it very much. And so did my husband, and he is usually picky. The only scene I did not like is one that suggests animal violence, but don't worry, no animals do actually get hurt, and you can see that in the movie. So it is a nice movie that would please you and it definitely isn't a waste of time.
- lexygabrielle
- Feb 11, 2017
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Nice thriller with plenty of suspense, tension , intrigue, twists and turns
This suspenseful film deals with a little boy, Domenech, wandering across the countryside, who allegedly has been kidnapped during school hours . He is son of a prestigious advocate at law, Blanca Portillo. When her child's alleged kidnapper, Andres Herrera , is realised for lack of a solid proof, the notorious attorney goes into action . While two Police Inspectors, Dechent and Romero, begin investigating the weird deeds, revealing the schoolboy was abducted by a hooded man . Step by step mystery starts to be unfold .Then things go wrong, including unintented and strongly horrible results.
This is a highly suspenseful and cerebral mystery thriller full of plot twists about bizarre facts happen to an advocate and her son, including an unexpected and disastrous denouement near the ending .Well-paced film with some really brilling scenes and disturbing images. It contains drama, tense events , shocks , and thrilling sequences especially in its final part. Hitchcock-style psychological thriller being surprisingly good and compellingly realized. Blanca Portillo gives a fine acting as the well known and reputable solicitor who when his son is abducted takes matter into her own hands with unexpected consequences. The charming kid Domenech plays decently the born deaf , introverted and friendless 12-year-old boy who suffers mobbing . Supporting cast is pretty good with important secondaries such as Antonio Dechent as the obstinate Police Inspector, Vicente Romero as the stubborn sub-inspector, Jose Maria Pou as a corrupt judge , Nausica Bonnin, Paulina Galvez , Miguel Angel Jenner, Andres Herrera, Macarena Gomez, and special mention for the veteran Jose Coronado at a brief appearance.
A very good musical score by Marc Vaillo, including intriguing and exciting sounds . Adding a mysterious and suspenseful atmosphere by cameraman by Sergi Vartroli who displays a luxurious environment. The motion picture was well produced by Joaquin Prado and Mar Targarona herself, and stunningly written by Oriol Paulo, all of them creators of a lot of hits. The film was compactly made by Mar Targarona . She is a notorious producer , including titles as Orfanato, El habitante incierto, X3PD, Vivancos, Quien mato a Bambi , Las manos del pianista and El cuerpo directed by Oriol Paulo. Mar has directed a few films such as Boix photographer of Mauthausen and series as Muere mi vida and Abuela de verano . Rating 7.Above average Well worth watching
This is a highly suspenseful and cerebral mystery thriller full of plot twists about bizarre facts happen to an advocate and her son, including an unexpected and disastrous denouement near the ending .Well-paced film with some really brilling scenes and disturbing images. It contains drama, tense events , shocks , and thrilling sequences especially in its final part. Hitchcock-style psychological thriller being surprisingly good and compellingly realized. Blanca Portillo gives a fine acting as the well known and reputable solicitor who when his son is abducted takes matter into her own hands with unexpected consequences. The charming kid Domenech plays decently the born deaf , introverted and friendless 12-year-old boy who suffers mobbing . Supporting cast is pretty good with important secondaries such as Antonio Dechent as the obstinate Police Inspector, Vicente Romero as the stubborn sub-inspector, Jose Maria Pou as a corrupt judge , Nausica Bonnin, Paulina Galvez , Miguel Angel Jenner, Andres Herrera, Macarena Gomez, and special mention for the veteran Jose Coronado at a brief appearance.
A very good musical score by Marc Vaillo, including intriguing and exciting sounds . Adding a mysterious and suspenseful atmosphere by cameraman by Sergi Vartroli who displays a luxurious environment. The motion picture was well produced by Joaquin Prado and Mar Targarona herself, and stunningly written by Oriol Paulo, all of them creators of a lot of hits. The film was compactly made by Mar Targarona . She is a notorious producer , including titles as Orfanato, El habitante incierto, X3PD, Vivancos, Quien mato a Bambi , Las manos del pianista and El cuerpo directed by Oriol Paulo. Mar has directed a few films such as Boix photographer of Mauthausen and series as Muere mi vida and Abuela de verano . Rating 7.Above average Well worth watching
Who is the cat and who is the mouse?
- gridoon2024
- Aug 13, 2017
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Several very good plots.
I don't want to give it away, but all too often you can see the end coming a mile away, but not on this film.
It's a low budget film, but really well done, twists and turns right to the very end. I noticed someone commented about the dog fighting scene. It's not real, no more than the bruises on the kid.
It's a low budget film, but really well done, twists and turns right to the very end. I noticed someone commented about the dog fighting scene. It's not real, no more than the bruises on the kid.
Mediocre
A Good Crime Thriller
This is a good crime thriller that keeps the audience attention until the final scene. I only found myself out of the movie in a couple of scenes that they could have been shorter, for instance when the main actress and her ex husband meet for first time. I think that is the only negative I found in the film, the rest of the scenes are there to move the story towards the conclusion and they do it well.
Overall I was immersed, intrigued and surprised with each of the twists in the story. Watch it if you like crime thrillers.
Overall I was immersed, intrigued and surprised with each of the twists in the story. Watch it if you like crime thrillers.
- rodrickEle
- Jul 28, 2018
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Not pretending. Original
What starts as a good idea will twist not once, not twice, but few times in order to deliver you the outcome - it's been a while since I haven't been that surprised of a regular movie. Can't complain of camera, scenes or acting, while non of those shine, they're just as good as necessary. It might look too easy to happen in some moments, but it isn't bad at all.
Having something that often happens at school progressing in that geometric way while it mixes up with the depraved judicial system, the honest policeman and going through the criminal world is worth watching as a pure crime-thriller. And is not often to see.
Having something that often happens at school progressing in that geometric way while it mixes up with the depraved judicial system, the honest policeman and going through the criminal world is worth watching as a pure crime-thriller. And is not often to see.
- MAD_PIGE0N
- Apr 13, 2020
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Gripping Thriller
I have found myself, through Netflix, watching more and more Spanish movies. I have yet to see a bad one and this is no exception.
A well crafted production, it held my attention for its entirety.
There are a few gruesome scenes that may not be for the fainthearted, but the unexpected pay off at the end is worth it. If you like your movies with twists and turns, then this is the one for you.
A well crafted production, it held my attention for its entirety.
There are a few gruesome scenes that may not be for the fainthearted, but the unexpected pay off at the end is worth it. If you like your movies with twists and turns, then this is the one for you.
- daviddunn-90653
- Mar 16, 2021
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This Is An "OH S**T!" Movie
This was a great movie.
We have a dishevelled, slightly bloody boy found walking a secluded road who, when taken to the hospital and questioned by both police and high priced attorney mom, states that he was kidnapped. A suspect is identified and question but with no incriminating evidence, is released only to be seen following mom and son the next day as well as a disturbance at their residence in the following days. When mom believes that the cops will not be able to manage the culprit, she takes matters into her own hands. Never a good idea, folks.
This movie has more than a couple of twists and I never saw a couple of them coming. That qualifies it as awesome in my opinion. It's not the same old story that is played out all the time. The only complaint I have is that I had to read subtitles and that's a pain but this movie is one of the reasons I watch foreign movies. Check it out. This one is worth it.
We have a dishevelled, slightly bloody boy found walking a secluded road who, when taken to the hospital and questioned by both police and high priced attorney mom, states that he was kidnapped. A suspect is identified and question but with no incriminating evidence, is released only to be seen following mom and son the next day as well as a disturbance at their residence in the following days. When mom believes that the cops will not be able to manage the culprit, she takes matters into her own hands. Never a good idea, folks.
This movie has more than a couple of twists and I never saw a couple of them coming. That qualifies it as awesome in my opinion. It's not the same old story that is played out all the time. The only complaint I have is that I had to read subtitles and that's a pain but this movie is one of the reasons I watch foreign movies. Check it out. This one is worth it.
- Foutainoflife
- Aug 11, 2018
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Boy Missing
Good Movie. Everybody acted well in the movie. BGM was not good in the movie. The movie was not so interesting or thrilling at 1st half. The movie was so interesting or thrilling at 2nd half. Good Movie.
- santhosh-10290
- Nov 27, 2020
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20 minutes in and as many number of plot holes
- filmthusiast
- May 4, 2020
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What is it worth?
Spanish thrillers are on the rise some would argue. And they would have good reasons and examples that prove their point. One of them is right here. I generally do not like to talk about plot or anything story related and I do think that just the tag line for this is enough. You can feel with the mother and understand at least on some level what she is going through.
Having said that, it's not like she chooses always the best way to handle things. But imagine if it was your kid. Now of course some things that happen are coincidental, but that does not mean you can't watch it again for various reasons. Just the way it develops and where it lands are enough to make this a satisfying view ...
Having said that, it's not like she chooses always the best way to handle things. But imagine if it was your kid. Now of course some things that happen are coincidental, but that does not mean you can't watch it again for various reasons. Just the way it develops and where it lands are enough to make this a satisfying view ...
Doesn't suck you in as convincingly as Contratiempo
Secuestro was the first of two 'crime movies with a twist' written by Oriol Paulo for a 2016 release - the second being the ingenious Contratiempo (both featuring Jose Coronado in quite a predicament, by the way). As directed by Mar Targarona, Secuestro doesn't suck you in as convincingly as does Contratiempo. The plot is undoubtedly interesting, as are the characters, but the presentation is more awkward, resulting in a film which takes some time to settle. Also, Blanca Portillo is a little bit miscast in the lead. That being said, Paulo's inventiveness and some forceful supporting performances from Andrés Herrera and the aforementioned Coronado make Secuestro an enjoyable watch.
- fredrikgunerius
- Aug 6, 2023
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Descends into incompetency
Good twists and turns.
Secuestro (or Boy Missing for the English title) is a Spanish crime/thriller made by director Mar Targarano. There are a lot of good things about this movie, like the acting from the entire cast. They were all very believable in their roles, even the kid was very convincing. And of course the plot itself. The story has some good twists and turns, the kind you don't really see coming, which is a good thing in my opinion. I like to be surprised. It's all very easy to follow, nothing complicated, just a well written story and all nicely shot. Perfect for people that like mysteries or crime/thrillers.
- deloudelouvain
- Jan 12, 2024
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A decent suspense thriller
Boy Missing (Spanish - 2016) - A child abuse incident takes a weird turn, almost so much as to get out of hand. Specially so, as it involves the son of a well known lawyer who is powerful with high level contacts. Through the various twists and turns, involving a mix of suspense, emotions, action we grapple to figure out the real motivation of the wrongdoers - or rather who are the "bad" people". Though I wasn't entirely taken aback as to who the "villain" was, yet the way it was presented, was engrossing.
Though it would be far fetched to say that it was exceptional, I did fairly enjoy watching the fast pace action and the elements of uncertainties.
- munchingonpopcorn
- Jul 2, 2019
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Signal everywhere
How come there is a signal on the plane and tunnel and bank closet ???
It was OK
- xMaterCorvusx
- Nov 3, 2017
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A lot of inconsistency
The premise of the movie seems good and the plots well done but the mistakes toke in the script ruined it.
The one who really annoyed me was the mother lawyer that supposed to be clever.
The police strategy was unbelievable unreal.
You can't immerse in the movie because of those inconsistencies.
The one who really annoyed me was the mother lawyer that supposed to be clever.
The police strategy was unbelievable unreal.
You can't immerse in the movie because of those inconsistencies.
- wellitonnrocha
- Sep 6, 2020
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Heavily underrated
No special effects, no post-processing. Very interesting, twisted and suspenseful story, and very good acting.
Interesting and worth checking out but nothing revolutionary
- The_Celluloid_Sage
- Apr 5, 2020
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Dog fight was unnecessary
I was thoroughly enjoying the film until that point. Good cinematography though
- juanitahearts
- May 29, 2019
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GREAT THRILLER
I really liked this movie.
Unpredictable and exciting with good actors and acting.
The ending is fantastic and totally unexpected, but each one with their own tastes.
Don't miss it if you like good Spanish thrillers, and this one is very realistic and well done.
Unpredictable and exciting with good actors and acting.
The ending is fantastic and totally unexpected, but each one with their own tastes.
Don't miss it if you like good Spanish thrillers, and this one is very realistic and well done.
Not the best not the worst
Overall the storyline is wonderful... what a brilliant idea....but there were just a few things I could NOT get past...and wish I could have cause I would have enjoyed this sooo much more...
1) The mothers age as it pertained to the child...ok maybe its more the mother... guyish looking... oldish... wasnt crazy about the selection of actress....felt like she was perhaps not always a female? hate to say it but it left me feeling that way
2) The absolute horrid use or attempt at use of sign language... what exactly was that? It kept me completely perplexed... Clearly the actors did NOT know sign language..and used certain signs during there complete conversation.. ANd I know what some will say... the boy could read lips..yes thats fine..but they still tried to do this IN THE DARK... in a few scenes..It just didnt work ..not at all.. and to TRY was worse than writing the entire angle out.. Clumsy of them...
The cinematography is great...movies well shot.. suspense everywhere.. Its NOT a bad movie if you can get over these two things...not at all..so I rated it "decent"...
*Tip for animal scenes.. ALWAYS watch movies with your pet.. when tuff scnes come about...turn straight to your pet till its over and think about how much you love them... works everytime for us...
1) The mothers age as it pertained to the child...ok maybe its more the mother... guyish looking... oldish... wasnt crazy about the selection of actress....felt like she was perhaps not always a female? hate to say it but it left me feeling that way
2) The absolute horrid use or attempt at use of sign language... what exactly was that? It kept me completely perplexed... Clearly the actors did NOT know sign language..and used certain signs during there complete conversation.. ANd I know what some will say... the boy could read lips..yes thats fine..but they still tried to do this IN THE DARK... in a few scenes..It just didnt work ..not at all.. and to TRY was worse than writing the entire angle out.. Clumsy of them...
The cinematography is great...movies well shot.. suspense everywhere.. Its NOT a bad movie if you can get over these two things...not at all..so I rated it "decent"...
*Tip for animal scenes.. ALWAYS watch movies with your pet.. when tuff scnes come about...turn straight to your pet till its over and think about how much you love them... works everytime for us...
- garycn-41901
- Jan 27, 2021
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Dog Fight
I was enjoying this film right up until the dog fight then I was done