Thursday, October 10, 2013

Prisoners: Too violent and upsetting to be released?

 
"How far would you go to protect your family? Keller Dover is facing every parent's worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki arrests its driver, Alex Jones, but a lack of evidence forces his release. As the police pursue multiple leads and pressure mounts, knowing his child's life is at stake the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family,” (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392214/, 2013).
 

As I was watching the movie, I was shocked by the high level of violence. Having two young children kidnapped is very angry act to being with, and then having various scenes where a peculiar suspect is beaten up is disturbing.  Produced by Warner Brother Pictures, this violent, yet intriguing plot brings up many valid questions. Generally, do movie goers enjoy these types of movies?

Personally, as I was viewing the movie, I noticed the media’s involvement following every part of the story (ex: when Alex Jones was released from jail they were covering the event). I real life, does the media escalate matters? Why or why not?   
 
 
 
Trailer Staring: Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal 
 
 
 

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