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Created Apr 17, 2011 04:56PM PST • Edited Apr 17, 2011 04:56PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Very Good 3.5

   A wonderful thriller with plenty of twists in the story to keep you interested. In spite of only having three actors in this piece, The Disappearance of Alice Creed boasts an intriguing storyline that continues to keep you interested as information and developments occur.

   TDAC is about two men who kidnap an heiress in the interest of getting millions of British pounds through ransom. Vic (Eddie Marsan) and Danny (Martin Compston) create what appears to be a very well throughout plan t kidnap Alice (Gemma Arterton) and house her in a specially modified apartment. And while that plan initially goes well, things become twisted as the story progresses.

   While most of the action is filmed inside the empty and dreary apartment, it adds to the feeling of isolation that all of the characters are experiencing. In many ways, each of the three are looking for acceptance and love, a theme that becomes more important as the film progresses.

   I was pleasantly shocked by how good this film was and would encourage you to try it, especially if you enjoy a good thriller such as Buried or Dog Day Afternoon.

   This was a first-time film from writer/director J. Blakeson. I look forward to his next work, especially if its on-par with this effort.

4. Acting

   Good 3.0

5. Male Stars Good 3.0

   Both men were great in their roles, but Marsan was excellent in his role as the emotionally complex leader.

6. Female Stars Good 3.0

   Gemma Arterton played just the right amount of vulnerability and toughness. Well done!

7. Female Costars Good 3.0

8. Male Costars Good 3.0

10. Film

    Good 3.0

11. Direction Good 3.0

    Excellent job by first time writer/director J. Blakeson.

12. Play OK 2.5

    While most of the movie moved along fine, it probably could have been about 10 minutes shorter, as the last act dragged on a bit.

13. Music Good 3.0

14. Visuals Good 3.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.2

17. Sex Titillating 2.1

    Male and female nudity, but no sexual aggression.

18. Violence Fierce 2.1

    Shootings and extended scenes with a kidnap victim in handcuffs.

19. Rudeness Salty 2.5

    Not for kids.

21. Reality

    Glib 1.1

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.3

23. Biological Natural 1.0

24. Physical Natural 1.0