Some films, even when technically solid, just don’t leave a mark. iHostage is one of them. Based on a real case, it has moments of tension and does what it’s supposed to, but it fails to deliver on an emotional level. The direction is competent, the pacing holds up, and the atmosphere builds suspense fairly well. The issue is: there’s no emotional weight. The characters aren't well developed, you don’t connect with them, and as a result, you don’t really care what happens. Even though it tries to keep us on edge, you never truly worry about anyone. And if you don’t care what happens to the characters, it’s hard to feel invested in the story. The harsh reality behind the real events could’ve been used for something far more powerful, but here it just becomes a sequence of tense scenes that don’t quite land. It’s not a bad movie—watchable, and some might enjoy it more than I did. But that buzz about it being “unmissable” is clearly overhyped. iHostage doesn’t offend, but it certainly doesn’t move you either.

A very calm film, despite the exciting plot. I also really liked the fact that the police aren't portrayed as heroic.

Was it supposed to be a tense movie?

Way to slow and boring