Detained

Is a psychological thriller that weaves a mysterious and intricate story, focusing on creating tension and suspense. The plot revolves around a character who is inadvertently caught in a situation that unfolds with new layers at every turn.

The direction skillfully conveys a sense of anxiety and uncertainty, while the use of a confined setting enhances the feeling of entrapment experienced by the protagonist. The lead actors deliver strong performances, adding to the film's credibility.

This movie is recommended for fans of suspenseful narratives with a focus on character psychology. However, paying close attention to details is essential for a better understanding of the story.

It's called detained because as you watch you realize who has been detained is YOU!

The concept is interesting but the execution is lame.

Films must make the internal, external. Why waste all this acting chops on pure dialogue? Where's the action? Why don't these characters have business to do? The film is more like reading a book than watching a movie. Or a stage play that is done on a stage with a revolving platform that has three rooms built on it. As it rotates, the characters move from room to room.

Plenty of talking, very little action. The script needs more than mere 'tightening' it needs imagination and depth. Why not rewrite and film again?

"Detained" (2024), starring Abbie Cornish and Laz Alonso, is a film with an incredible storyline that keeps you guessing until the very end. The plot is filled with twists and turns, making it an engaging watch for those who enjoy suspenseful narratives.

However, the film is significantly hampered by its performances. The acting is notably poor, to the point where it detracts from the overall experience. The cast fails to bring the compelling story to life, and a remake with a new cast could potentially do justice to the script.

The action scenes, despite the film's low budget, are shot well and add a dynamic element to the movie. Noteworthy moments include a particularly intense baby scene and the gunfights towards the film's climax, both of which are executed surprising well.

Ultimately, I cannot recommend "Detained" due to the subpar acting, which is difficult to sit through. However, the storyline's twists and the well-executed action scenes might make it worth a watch for some. Personally, I might revisit the movie to connect dots I missed in the beginning, but it's a tough sit for those who value strong performances.

Abbie Cornish! A gem. I wonder why we don't see her more in A bracket movies.

Detained has an interesting premise and plot, but clearly it's a budget production. There are some really awesome scenes and twists, but you should pick this one if you need more of a pass time activity if you just want to sit down and nap, rather than hoping for something you'll remember the next day.

If a few kinks and cliches would've been ironed out, the film could've been very good. I was debating myself between giving 5 stars or 6 stars, but clearly there are better pieces in this genre to pick even on the budget side.

Looking forward to seeing Cornish in upcoming productions, she's really good.

Rebecca Kamen (Abbie Cornish) wakes-up at the interrogation room of a derelict precinct that will be renovated without any recollection of the previous night. Detective Avery (Laz Alonso) and Detective Moon (Moon Bloodgood) interrogate her about a hit-and-run, and her smashed bumper is the evidence. Det. Moon interrogates Robert (John Patrick Amedori) and Det. Avery brings Rebecca to hear what he is saying. She recalls that she flirted with him in the bar where she was drinking and then went to her car to make out and she might have been drugged. Rebecca lawyer up, and the lawyer Isaac Barsi (Justin H. Min) visits her at the jail. She says that he is not her lawyer, but he explains that he works in the same office, and she is in Tokyo. Rebecca is left in a jail with Jess (Josefine Lindegaard) and Sullivan (Silas Weir Mitchell) and her friend Sarah (Breeda Wool) visits her and indicates her to run. When Sullivan becomes violent in the jail, Det. Moon tries to contain the prisoner, but her weapon falls from her hand and Sullivan is suffocating her. She asks Rebecca to shoot him with her weapon, but the shot goes through him and hits Moon. The angry Det. Avery brings Rebecca to his office, and she offers one million dollars to him to forget the incident. He asks two million dollars and when Rebecca is ready to transfer the money, she notes something wrong and suspects it may be a sham.

"Detained" (2024) is an intriguing low-budget thriller, with great storyline, screenplay and performances. The plot keeps the viewer tense from the beginning to the end and surprisingly it is underrated in IMDb. The duel between Abbie Cornish and Laz Alonso is excellent, but the identity of Javon is easy to find in the end. The conclusion shows who is who. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Detained"