Story in a few words
"Prisoners," directed by Denis Villeneuve, is a gripping thriller that delves into the harrowing aftermath of two young girls' mysterious disappearance. Set in a bleak Pennsylvania town, the film follows the relentless efforts of a desperate father, Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman), and Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) to uncover the truth behind the abduction. As tension mounts and suspicions swirl, "Prisoners" explores themes of morality, justice, and the lengths individuals will go to when faced with unthinkable circumstances. With its atmospheric cinematography and powerful performances, the film keeps audiences on edge, questioning the boundaries between right and wrong until its chilling conclusion.
"Prisoners," directed by Denis Villeneuve, is a gripping thriller that delves into the harrowing aftermath of two young girls' mysterious disappearance. Set in a bleak Pennsylvania town, the film follows the relentless efforts of a desperate father, Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman), and Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) to uncover the truth behind the abduction. As tension mounts and suspicions swirl, "Prisoners" explores themes of morality, justice, and the lengths individuals will go to when faced with unthinkable circumstances. With its atmospheric cinematography and powerful performances, the film keeps audiences on edge, questioning the boundaries between right and wrong until its chilling conclusion.
In my own words
Prisoners is my most favorite film regarding mood and story. It really has a completely different feeling and mood than Manchester by the Sea on Ep.1 of Yuri's Film Collection. This is Denis Villeneuve's best film in my opinion because the cinematography is just so good and fits so well with the whole story and mood. During the whole film, there's a similar dark greyish color palette. Those colors make you even more connected to the whole creepiness and drama. Plus, the score for this film is really fitting. Me personally, I really was there basically because sometimes the camera gets up close to the actor and shows the emotions, despair, and the urge to get going with the case. In general, the performances of all the actors are really good. My most favorite actor in the film was Hugh Jackman — I really didn't recognize him at all, which is kinda creepy, but that's what makes the film so intense. For me personally, that's the best film ever made when it comes to acting.
I also have a few things to say about the story: The whole story was a puzzle, which I think was also the intention of Denis Villeneuve when Aaron Guzikowski wrote the screenplay. During the watch, you also think with the detective together because you also want to find out the case. The detective was so desperate to find out what happened. But not like the father played by Hugh Jackman, who really overreacted — but that's how most fathers, or in general parents, react when a child goes missing. The story wasn't too fast or too slow, it was really well balanced and really showed two different sides of finding out something. This film I will remember for a long time because this is how you make a good thriller/drama. It also shows how to make fitting cinematography and mood. So what are you waiting for? Grab a stress ball and a handful of napkins because you’ll need those in this emotional roller coaster of Prisoners.
Thanks for reading todays episode of Yuri's Film Collection
27.04.2025
Thanks for reading todays episode of Yuri's Film Collection
27.04.2025
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Screenplay by: Aaron Guzikowski
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis
All pictures are from Wilson Webb - © 2013 Alcon Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Picture
Screenplay by: Aaron Guzikowski
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis
All pictures are from Wilson Webb - © 2013 Alcon Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Picture