It's this heightened reality that gives “Kidnapping Inc.” its distinct flavor, a sense of chaos that spares no one, that’s so over-the-top, it’s hard not to laugh at the outsized reactions and the story of characters double and triple crossing each.
Read full articleThis outrageous farce had greater potential than what is currently realized on screen.
Read full articleOn paper, the idea to address social inequality and the corrosion of institutions by way of a potentially crowd-pleasing work of entertainment is sound, even daring, and that’s why the fact that the film’s many elements don’t amalgamate is a shame.
Read full articleFor all its commotion, however, the film doesn’t drum up the madcap mania it seeks.
Read full articleKidnapping Inc. is an entertaining thriller that balances lightness and tragedy with a surprising amount of deftness.
Read full articleKidnapping Inc. gets big laughs by satirizing a terrifying issue while illustrating the awful difficulties Haitians face to survive.
Read full articleThere is a lot to like about Kidnapping Inc., but the changes in mood will prevent many from completely enjoying it.
Read full articleManages to navigate the tricky space between paying tribute to a disturbing phenomenon in Haiti and sending it up, merging those two radically different approaches to make something that, against all odds, is both great fun and isn’t easy to shake.
Read full articleAn over-the-top caper filled with fast-paced violence, colorful characters, blazing originality, and irreverent charm.
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