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Proof of Life (2000) Rank 4 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Proof of Life (2000) a score of 2.5675 out of 4
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Proof of Life (2000) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
While this type of love triangle is not exactly a new idea, Hackford and his actors bring it to life in a way that is believable and thrilling. Cutting back and forth between Peter's experiences at the prison camp and the ever-more-frantic situation ...read the complete Proof of Life movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Proof of Life (2000) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com (Max Messier)filmcritic.com (Max Messier)
Good films are hard to find these days. Great films are beyond rare. Proof of Life, Russell Crowe's one-two punch of a deft kidnap and rescue thriller, is one of those rare gems. A taut drama laced with strong and subtle acting, an intelligent ...read the complete Proof of Life movie review at filmcritic.com (Max Messier)
Proof of Life (2000) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Director Taylor Hackford keeps things moving at a brisk pace, resulting in a film that, despite being more than 2 hours in length, maintains a level of interest and excitement throughout. Much of that can be ascribed to Crowe's magnetism, but credit ...read the complete Proof of Life movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Proof of Life (2000) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)
Proof of Life starts out with a bang - insert Russell Crowe as Terry Thorne, a K&R specialist (Kidnap & Rescue), into Chechnya for a daring rescue. Add some guns, explosives, and the usual action fare, and the movie looks to have everything in place. ...read the complete Proof of Life movie review at Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)
Proof of Life (2000) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for AboutFilm.com (Carlo Cavagna)AboutFilm.com (Carlo Cavagna)
Proof of Life also benefits from fine acting. Crowe shows why he's become both a critical favorite and a sex symbol, quietly commanding attention every time he's on camera. Meg Ryan isn't as strong as she was in Courage Under Fire or When a Man Loves a ...read the complete Proof of Life movie review at AboutFilm.com (Carlo Cavagna)
Proof of Life (2000) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Kidnapping has become a thriving business in many third-world countries -- and, no, I'm not just talking about the high-profile, political cases.More often, folks from multinational companies are snatched by guerrillas, drug ...read the complete Proof of Life movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Proof of Life (2000) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
Hundreds, if not thousands, of people are kidnapped every year in South America where they are negotiated for ransom to buy the kidnappers more weapons to survive a war. This is at the center of Proof of Life, a surprisingly spectacular film carried by ...read the complete Proof of Life movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
Proof of Life (2000) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.com
Certain movies ask their audiences to take leaps of faith, to trust the validity and truthfulness of unfamiliar subject matter to writers and directors who themselves may not have any prior knowledge about them. Films like Boogie Nights or Billy Wilder's ...read the complete Proof of Life movie review at Reel.com
Proof of Life (2000) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ShowBIZ DataShowBIZ Data
A Castle Rock Entertainment Presentation in Association with Bel-Air Entertainment; An Anvil Films Production; Executive Producers Steven Reuther and Tony Gilroy; Produced by Taylor Hackford and Charles Mulvehill; Written by Tony Gilroy; Inspired by the ...read the complete Proof of Life movie review at ShowBIZ Data
 
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