Kidnapping Mr. Heineken

  • 2015


MOVIE IS fascinating tedious predictable thematic muttering
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26 %
19 % Rotten
$ 3 Million
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Positive Reviews 12
Negative reviews 33
Average Rating 2.2/5
fascinating tedious predictable thematic muttering

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1.5
Otherwise hes further evidence of Worthingtons blustery, charisma free qualities as a leading man, whether in this world or Pandora. Av Club
2.0
Otherwise hes further evidence of Worthingtons blustery, charisma free qualities as a leading man, whether in this world or Pandora. Av Club
1.5
The beer company magnate is portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, who doesnt have a whole lot of screentime but chews up whatever hes given, either muttering .. Den Of Geek
3.0
But the low key vibe of the film doesnt match the high stakes audacity of the crime. EW
2.0
Even though truth is often stranger than fiction, KIDNAPPING MR. HEINEKEN doesnt spark to life. Common Sense Media
0.5
Because the kidnappers themselves have been given interchangeably dull personalities, theres no one to really root for here; its hard enough just keep .. Variety
3.0
Everyone serves a purpose, and their motives are rarely hidden, but in the case of this true story, the sting of predictability doesnt leave a lasting .. We Got This Covered
2.0
One capably staged chase sequence apart, its not one to set the pulse racing. Time Out
1.9
For all the thematic emphasis the script ultimately places on the allegedly thick bonds among these men, its surprising how often they communicate sol ..
1.5
Mr. Hopkins doesnt have much to do, but it can be amusing to see him upstage everyone else with sonorous murmurings and imperious demands for a robe a .. The New York Times
2.6
But the film doesnt go anywhere with this idea, and eventually lets it dissipate into a standardized denouement. Paste Magazine
3.2
The buildup is drawn out and tedious, featuring overlong backstories that dont really add to the main storyline. IGN
2.0
How could such a gripping true story make such a dull film And what was Anthony Hopkins thinking when he agreed to star Telegraph
2.0
Despite its true events pedigree, Kidnapping Mr. Heineken is woefully captive to B movie crime saga tropes.
2.0
Swedish director Daniel Alfredson pushes the caper button too many times. More sly wit would have helped things come to a head. Ny Daily News
1.9
Not only is Hopkinss Freddy incomparably more charismatic than any of his captors, hes the only one who, weirdly enough, seems to be enjoying the orde .. The Globe And Mail
2.0
Should have generated plenty of suspense and excitement, but instead it simply moseys along and eventually runs completely out of gas. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Its a good looking film, just a tad on the dull and predictable side. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Although based on a true story, everything about Kidnapping Mr. Heineken feels fictional, cobbled together from similar pictures. Theres little flair .. Blu Ray
2.0
Then theres Freddy, who, not only isnt terrified, but begins making demands of his captors.
2.0
Its a half hearted crime picture which is ultimately about as successful as the clueless criminals that inspired it. The Times
1.9
Their caper falls apart predictably, with factory produced action scenes and a corny musical score. New York Post
1.5
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken has elements of an exciting crime caper and at moments scores, but in the end misses its mark. Film Journal International ..
2.0
The utter lack of surprises and waste of a first rate cast Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Freddy Heineken; Jim Sturgess and Sam Worthington as kidnappers m .. Az Central
3.1
Bruce DeMara Kidnapping Mr. Heineken Loading.. Loading.. Loading.. Loading.. Loading.. Loading.. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Jim Sturgess, Sam Worthingt .. Toronto Star
2.0
Anthony Hopkins adds a nice dose of screen presence as the titular Mr Heineken, but its hard not to feel that this victim deserved to be at the centre .. Flim List
1.5
The disappointment is that this film adaptation of Peter R. de Vries book recounting the events from the planning stages, the depiction of the kidnapp ..
2.5
This forseeable crime drama falls flat, although it does pose the thought: There are two ways a man can be rich in this world: you can have money or y .. Susang Ranger
3.8
It doesnt achieveor even aim forthe documentary style of John Hustons The Asphalt Jungle. Observer
2.0
A film that offers a flat, low key dramatisation of true events from more than 30 years ago. Express
3.0
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken wouldve benefited from having more time to brew. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
Crime journalist Peter DeVries ...refused to option his book to anyone unless he could be assured that what happened would be presented on film as acc .. Tony Medley
2.0
Freddy just isnt that sharp or fascinating a guy; hes more likely to bore the bad guys to death than incite them into making a wrong move. Detroit News
2.0
A disengaging thriller that struggles to compel the viewer, telling a unique, real life story in an all too generic fashion. Hey U Guys
2.0
It fails in the basic requirements of a heist movie: theres no planning, no camaraderie, no competency and worst of all, no thrills. Cine Vue
2.0
The pace of the film is all wrong: theres no tension before the snatching and little after it. Nz Herald
2.0
The movie itself isnt an embarrassment, but its not worth the price of a ticket. Flicks
2.5
And by abandoning realism and complexity, it ends up feeling like a mediocre TV heist movie. Contact Music
2.0
But whatever was extraordinary about those 21 days isnt in this incurious film. The Arts Desk
1.5
The buildup is drawn out and tedious, featuring overlong backstories that dont really add to the main storyline. Ign
2.0
So Kidnapping Mr. Heineken isnt tilted in the direction of dark comedy so much as straight crime procedural. The Dissolve
2.0
Hopkins in captivity is always fascinating. He is not Hannibal Lecter dangerous here, but as a stubborn captive in chains, he is still a defanged alph .. Straits Times
2.5
Ya think The old its too quiet line hasnt been used in a movie since those Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles poked merciless fun at it way back in 1990. Daily Herald
1.5
But hey, the film isnt totally without merits: Anthony Hopkins is dope as usual Ryan Kwanten (DILF) 80s period piece are always fun! The Mary Sue
2.5
When that doesnt work, the five hatch a criminal plan to grab Freddy Heineken for ransom. Toronto Sun
3.0
Its far from perfect, but Kidnapping Mr. Heineken still proves to be a generally likable and engaging small time thriller, regardless of its imperfect .. Cairo 360
3.8
The movie suffers when Anthony Hopkins isnt on screen but the plot advances with precision and the filmmaker pays a great deal of attention to authent .. Am Ny
3.5
Strong class consciousness, a thriller character study of men quixotically driven to a desperate act chases through picturesque Amsterdam and intense. .. Film Forward
2.0
The stakes might be high, but never once do they produce even a frisson of delight, horror or tension. Iol Co Za
2.0
The pulsating score by Clay Duncan and Lucas Vidal doesnt help matters.
3.0
Reasonably taut drama based on the actual kidnapping of the beer mogul. Too bad everyone speaks English instead of Dutch. Compuserve



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