There are multiple things about this movie that people are going to have issues with that might prevent them from enjoying it, especially considering the premise which involves a Mother's child getting kidnapped. The caveats are somewhat problematic, with her cellphone not being available to her, the curiously lacking police presence, the utter destruction caused by the pursuit, and the fact her red mini-van is able to last as long as it does. The plot is predictably simple and straightforward as well, so don't expect a story telling masterpiece.
With the issues I mentioned in mind, I think the biggest thing about the movie that is really going to make or break it for people, are the decisions that Halle Berry's character Karla makes in her pursuit of the kidnappers. The movie viewers are going to have to decide whether they can either understand the decisions Karla makes, or complain that they would have done a different but better choice. I can see people arguing about certain scenes, but I think that's actually what makes the movie fun to watch.
Truth be told, despite the glaring issues the movie has, I still had some fun with it. I thought it was an entertaining enough as a thrill ride of a movie, that was predominantly just Halle Berry chasing the kidnappers. Just seeing the different scenarios play out the way they did were enough to keep me hooked until the end. I was on the edge of the seat on some parts, and in some other parts I was cheering on the tenacity of Karla. Yes, there are still those moments when I wanted to just yell at the screen to give her advice on what she should do instead, but I didn't find it to be a frustrating experience like some might, as I actually found all that engaging.
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