SummaryPeter Bowman (Morse), an American engineer in a Latin American country, is kidnapped for a $3 million dollar ransom. Abandoned by her husband's employer and insurance company, his wife Alice (Ryan) refuses to give up on his life. She takes on the task of bringing him home but quickly realizes she can't do that without help. An expert in "K & R" (... Read More
Directed By:Taylor Hackford
Written By:Tony Gilroy, William Prochnau, Thomas Hargrove
Proof of Life
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45
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Generally Favorable
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
31% Positive
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75
Fortunately, this film doesn't have to depend on off-screen dalliances to prove its worth.
63
Whatever romantic tension the film has is communicated in the coiled-spring performance by Crowe, one of the most remarkable actors working.
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3 Ratings
Nov 30, 2021
7
I cannot describe how predictable this is but for some part, I enjoyed it but I don't love it. I think Proof of Life is something that is to indicate proof that some kidnap victims are still alive that Russell Crowe's character discovers in the film. Peter Bowman played by David Morse has been hired to build a new dam for the oil company, Quad Carbon. Meanwhile he's been kidnapped by the guerrilla's of the Liberation Army of Tecala (ELT). So then it's up to Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe to pay them $50,000 for their ransom. I really don't consider it to be an action thriller. It's more like a thriller about ransom to save Alice's husband from the guerrilla's. I have nothing to say more about this. All I gotta say is that I like the end battle where Terry and his men saves Peter from the guerrilla's. It's complicated to go through reviews that I find hard to do so I guess I'll leave it here.
60
His (Crowe) emotionally charged performance stands in contrast to Ryan's annoying, movie-star turn.
50
Everything about Proof of Life is intriguing and a little off.
50
An ambitious film that aims to examine the human equations behind the abductions. But for all its good intentions, it's not as subtle as it might be, and it's finally pitched too broadly to achieve the level of emotional truth it aims for.
40
This is half a good movie held hostage to the other, trashier half, and unfortunately for all of us, no rescue seems forthcoming.
20
Proof of Life kidnaps the audience, then tortures it to a slow death
Aug 23, 2013
7
It is one of those been there seen that type of movies, but it was exciting and naturally acted.There was some beautiful landscapes. It isn't memorable, however it is a good see.
Aug 8, 2015
5
Entertaining throughout but the overall premise was badly executed and the payoff was lacking in narrative terms. I would recommend it merely for some good performances, but there's nothing new for the thriller genre that this movie has to offer. 5/10.
Jan 21, 2017
2
Très prévisible, trop prévisible, un film qui traîne la patte les trois quarts du temps, ce qui commence à faire beaucoup sur deux heures et quart. On a pourtant un trio d'acteurs agréables... engoncés chacun dans leur rôle très cliché (Morse le mari courageux, Ryan la femme éplorée mais combative et Crowe le héros des uns et des autres mais très "humain"). Beaucoup de parlotes, un bon paquet de guimauve et une réalisation perfectible dans les rares scènes d'action font qu'on arrête d'y croire très vite malgré toute la bonne volonté du monde. Direction les oubliettes... ou pour un échange en magasin.
Jan 14, 2012
0
This movie **** in every single way, despite the racist message that want to show Colombia as a dangerous country, the plot ****. Its a waste of time and if u intend to buy, please don't do it!
Production Company:
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- Bel Air Entertainment
- Anvil Films
Release Date:Dec 8, 2000
Duration:2 h 15 m
Rating:R
Tagline:A Taylor Hackford film
Awards
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
• 4 Nominations
Satellite Awards
• 1 Nomination
