Directed by:
Joseph RubenScreenplay:
David LougheryCinematography:
Chris SeagerCast:
Michael Keaton, Michelle Monaghan, Barry Sloane, Andrew W. Walker, Kaniehtiio Horn, Trevor Hayes, Olivier Surprenant, Phillip Jarrett, Timothy Paul CoderrePlots(1)
Michelle Monaghan is Sara Taylor, a talented photojournalist blinded in Iraq. Now she is cut off from the world in a fortress-like Penthouse, trapped and terrorised by criminals and their sadistic mastermind Hollander (Michael Keaton). Hollander believes a fortune in stolen diamonds is stashed in the Penthouse; and he'll resort to any form of psychological and physical torture to find them. But Sara is no victim. She dares to fight back. And when she instigates a black-out in the entire Penthouse, the tables are finally turned. Now the advantage is hers. But will it be enough to save her? (Roadshow Entertainment)
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Yes, it's quite clear how it will all develop, but that doesn't change the fact that it is still a well-made film. It lacks a bit of better drive, it gradually starts to become a bit boring and monotonous, but Michael Keaton as a villain is definitely worth it. Some connection to the Afghan war is quite unnecessary because this film mainly functions as a chamber thriller.
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