Rogue Hostage

Released Jun 11, 2021

1 hr. 27 min.

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Mystery & Thriller

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Single father and former Marine Kyle Snowden (Tyrese Gibson) must save his daughter and other hostages from a dangerous criminal who has trapped them inside a neighborhood store owned by Kyle's polarizing stepfather, Congressman Sam Nelson (John Malkovich).

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Asilynn E

I had high hopes for this movie with several quality actors starring, but I am so disappointed with the script, directing and plot of this movie. The acting from the well-known stars was okay as it appears that they didn't have much to work with. I do not blame the actors. However, the other unknowns, should remain unknowns as the acting was horrible. I am wondering if the script was created by AI or someone who has no idea how to develop plots. There were many points in the movie that didn't make sense and assumed the audience was not paying attention. The antagonist's motivations were not clearly developed to show why he was so determined to destroy the congressman. The congressman's role and character was incredibly flat. They tried to develop Kyle's character with flashbacks and gave a somewhat decent explanation for his PTSD. But again, the audience doesn't have time to develop empathy for any of the characters. The hostage situation was absolutely ridiculous. Characters making stupid comments and decisions, forgetting about characters that were already supposed to be dead or severely injured came back to life…really??? The fact that Sunshine hit the silent alarm way at the beginning of the break in, and the police were supposedly outside, yet no one knew that! There was no scene showing the police until the very end, and no hostage negotiator or officer attempting to contact the criminal inside. Nothing about what was happening on the outside or the news regarding the situation and information that was emailed to the press. Totally unrealistic and assumes that the audience is stupid. I felt this movie was an insult to viewers and a complete waste of time. The only reason I kept watching was because of Tyrese and the other three recognizable actors. However, I did not think it was appropriate for the congressman and Sunshine's wife to leave that little boy! Totally out of character for how their characters were portrayed throughout the movie. As well, the attitude of the congressman at the end, his sarcasm and ugly attitude after everything he just experienced, most people would have been humbled. It didn't make sense for him to act like that and then deserve Kyle's forgiveness. Ridiculous! Humans do not typically behave that way in the midst of tragedy and especially if the character wasn't initially depicted as that type of person. It was as if the writer couldn't decide whether the Congressman was an asshole or a compassionate person. At the beginning it was assumed that he was an asshole, but yet he has that moment with Kyle. Then at the store, he also shows compassion for his granddaughter and his employees. Then he's an asshole at the end. Choose! I typically do not write reviews like this but this movie was so bad and so insulting to my intelligence that I had to write. As well, this is not the only movie since the pandemic that has been incredibly awful. I don't know what's going on in Hollywood, but, please get back to making quality films with quality writing! Also noted was the complete absence of mood music, lighting, and camera angles, these elements are crucial for setting the scene and moving the audience to infer and interpret scenes and unspoken meanings and character emotions. These are just my two cents.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/07/23

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Test T

At the start when we're supposed to be getting to know the main character, we get subtitles and flashbacks. This guy is combat damaged, with lots of confused feelings, but we move on to the hostage scene with indifference and, guess what, it's a supermarket with pink lighting! Annoyingly, the script requires the cast to make little speeches from time to time to let the viewer know what they are thinking. Then there's the un-special effect, which verge on sillyness. For example, at the end there's an explosion, where a pile of empty cardboard box's lean against our hero a bit before they fall on him. I ask you, is this the best they could do? I did not like this movie at all.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/07/23

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Allen I

Maybe the worst movie I've ever seen. Terrible acting, one plot cliché after another, incoherent but predictable plot, you name it. Words are inadequate to describe its awfulness. John Malkovich's shame.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/10/23

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iain k

Thought it would be a decent bo brained action movie considering the cast. Spent most of it laughing at the pathetic story line, and shocking continuity errors jeez it was so feckin 👎

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/25/23

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Andy M

Was half decent, no expensive CGI, no huge explosions. Was a bit of a cheap film by the looks of things but it was ok

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Javier Luis Q

Good actors but the script is full of nonsense

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/28/22

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Jon Keeyes

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Tyrese Gibson

Kyle Snowden

John Malkovich

Sam Nelson

Holly Taylor

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Michael Jai White

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Luna Lauren Velez

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Leslie Felperin

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As cheesy as the dairy aisle, but decent fun to watch.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 20, 2021

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

Nearly all the characters are connected, but nothing makes sense.

Jun 10, 2021

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Your garden-variety hostage thriller with most of the clichés yet none of the thrills.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 17, 2022

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Gregory Wakeman

The National (UAE)

Rogue Hostage still falls short. Its painful opening only leads to an adequate middle, while its finale is both predictable and lacklustre.

Aug 6, 2021

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

Does everything in such a joyless fashion that it can't even muster simplistic thrills in a "so bad it's good" type of way.

Rated: 1.5/5

Jun 17, 2021

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

This wouldn't be the worst film to watch if you stumbled across it on your TV.

Rated: 4/10

Jun 16, 2021

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Synopsis

Single father and former Marine Kyle Snowden (Tyrese Gibson) must save his daughter and other hostages from a dangerous criminal who has trapped them inside a neighborhood store owned by Kyle's polarizing stepfather, Congressman Sam Nelson (John Malkovich).

Director: Jon Keeyes
Executive Producer: Mitch Budin, Jason Cherubini, Luke Daniels, Jayson Dezuzio, David Gendron, Adam Edelman, Richard Goldberg, Jim Klock, Ali Jazayeri, Tyler W. Konney, Matthew Helderman, Peter Jarowey, Roman Kopelevich, Michael J. Rothstein
Screenwriter: Mickey Solis
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: SSS Entertainment, Yale Productions, Buffalo 8 Productions, BondIt Media Capital, Voltron Filmz
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 11, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 11, 2021

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