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The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009)

Director: J Blakeson

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A woman is kidnapped by two men with a mysterious purpose.

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From Time Out London

After meticulous preparation, two men (Marsan, Compston) kidnap a young woman (Arterton), handcuff her to a bed and email the photographic evidence to her wealthy father. All is not straightforward in this resourceful thriller, which reveals sundry secret agendas and shifting loyalties as the first-time writer-director extracts more mileage from this three-hander than we’ve any right to expect. The impeccable cast play it all to the hilt, yet somehow the portentously academic direction only serves to make the contrivances more obvious. It plays, but can’t help feeling like an extended ‘Tales of the Unexpected’ helmed by a talented acolyte of Michael Haneke.

Author: Trevor Johnston 2009-10-20 16:58:25

Time Out London London Film Festival 2009

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The Disappearance of Alice Creed
BFI 53rd London Fim Festival. 14-29 Oct 2009

Cast & crew

Director: J Blakeson

Cast: Gemma Arterton, Eddie Marsan, Martin Compston

Duration: 98 mins


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