A Kind of Kidnapping

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A Kind of Kidnapping

2023

1h 23m

Comedy

Crime

Drama

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

There may be an audience for a film that locks us in an Airbnb with two narcissistic sociopaths and one character so bland and beige that he barely exists, but for the life of me I can’t imagine who it is.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 16, 2023

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

A Kind of Kidnapping begs and borrows from all kinds of classics, including Ruthless People and Shallow Grave, while Maggie’s punky style is surely a homage to that of Clementine Krucyznski, Winslet’s character in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 14, 2023

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

The germ of a smart idea about a kidnapping gone awry is frittered away among jaded gags and puerile material in this erratic comedy...

Rated: 2/5

Jul 14, 2023

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Paul Mount

Starburst

A Kind of Kidnapping is a vital, urgent slice of modern British cinema, rude and crude but powerful, compelling and utterly contemporary.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 18, 2023

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Hugh Barnes

The Arts Desk

Clark is a talented director who delivers more than just a clever set-up with A Kind of Kidnapping. His characters are both plausible and surprising, and he comes up with several intriguing plot points, even if the dialogue itself could be sharper.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 17, 2023

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Brilliant comedy really clever too

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/24

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Andrew H H

Largely forgettable. Bade pacing, for such a good idea. Like an elongated sitcom episode.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/02/23

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Wendy H

Utterly brilliant. I loved this film. It's funny but it also has some really interesting themes about the state of the U.K. government and also mental health. I loved the female character, even though I'm not sure I was meant to.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/31/23

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Director: Dan Clark
Screenwriter: Dan Clark, Dan Clark
Production Co: Access Entertainment, Lorton Entertainment, Hook Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 23m