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| Category | Dramas DVDs, Thriller Movies, Mystery Videos, Suspense | | Starring | Katie Holmes, Charlie Hunnam, Benjamin Bratt, Fred Ward, Zooey Deschanel, Gabrielle Union, Melanie Lynskey, Gabriel Mann, Will McCormack | | Director | Stephen Gaghan | | Composer | Clint Mansell | | Director | Edward Zwick | | Director of Photography | Matthew Libatique | | Producer | Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Lynda Obst | | Screenwriter | Stephen Gaghan |
Loosely based on the book Adam's Fall by Sean Desmond, "Abandon" tells the troubled story of Katie (Katie Holmes), a college senior who's having a tough time keeping herself focused. She is still struggling with memories of her boyfriend Embry (Charlie Hunnam), who disappeared two years earlier. Directed by Stephen Gaghan. Oscar-winning screenwriter Stephen Gaghan (TRAFFIC) makes his directorial debut with ABANDON, a dense, moody psychological thriller. Loosely based on the book ADAM'S FALL by Sean Desmond, ABANDON tells the troubled story of Katie (Katie Holmes), a college senior who's having a tough time keeping herself focused. She is still struggling with memories of her boyfriend Embry (Charlie Hunnam), who disappeared two years earlier. Her past comes back to haunt her when recovering alcoholic detective Wade Handler (Benjamin Bratt) is assigned to Embry's case. As Katie struggles to finish her thesis and secure a job with a prestigious firm in the city, she must contend with the reappearance of Embry, who seems intent on destroying her life.
Gaghan's stylish picture, shot by acclaimed cinematographer Matthew Libatique, owes an obvious debt to classic thrillers from the 1970s (he even goes so far as to have Holmes sing a rendition of the theme to ROSEMARY'S BABY, ala Roman Polanski and his starlet, Mia Farrow). Zooey Deschanel (MUMFORD, THE GOOD GIRL) delivers yet another scene-stealing performance as Katie's snide, sarcastic friend. The film dwells in the murky territory between realistic college drama and abstract psychological thriller, making it an unsettling and suspenseful experience. Theatrical Release: OCTOBER 18, 2002 Abandon Reviews: "...Holmes and Bratt settle comfortably into their roles..."
-- Bruce Fretts, Entertainment Weekly "...[Libatique] displays skill at creating a heavily textured visual world....[The] supporting characters are well drawn..."
-- Todd McCarthy, Variety "...[Mr. Gaghan] proves himself to be a director with some potential....[The] cinematography adds a layer of density..."
-- Elvis Mitchell, New York Times Abandon | List Price | $9.99 (You save $2.34) | | Studio | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 2002 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  62817  | | CD Universe Part number | 5571831 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 18, 2003 | | Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | drug and alcohol content, sexuality, some violence, and language | | Running Time | 99 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color; Digital Sound; Stereo Sound; Full Screen |
Abandon Movie Review  Very few twists
I guess I hoped for more from this movie. I found it to be boring, with only a few twists at psychological points. Holmes was boring & played her normal female role as the provoking beautiful girl. Thank goodness for Bratt & Hunnam for a little bit of eye candy. I did like the idea of the storyline, but felt it feel short. I thought Holmes was a realistic female as to, wanting what you can't have.... She ran from those who loved her & became crazy for those who knew how she really is. Really makes girls look crazy. Pass unless you are desperate, or you like one or more of the characters.
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WEll i said this movie was awesome, but i gave it four stars because it was not the best, although a very good movie. Some parts get a little slow, but otherwise, the actors do a great job and that Charlie Hunnam...does a great one...phew. The music is great too, if only i could find the actual songs in the movie!! Anyways, i suggest you take 99 minutes out of your life and rent this movie, its a good one, you wont be disappointed
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Abandon DVD Region 1
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Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Deleted & Extended Scenes with Director's Commentary
Featurette: Making Of
Audio Commentary: Stephen Gaghan - Writer/Director, Matthew Libatique - Cinematographer
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