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First Look: ‘Prisoners’ with Hugh Jackman

Intense and disturbing pretty much sums up the new trailer for Warner Bros Pictures’ Prisoners starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman, and Paul Dano. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the cast of the thriller also includes Melissa Leo, Maria Bello, Viola Davis, and Terrence Howard.

Prisoners will be released on September 20, 2013.

Hugh Jackman and Paul Dano star in ‘Prisoners’ (Photo © Warner Bros Pictures)

The Plot:

How far would you go to protect your child? Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) arrests its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), but a lack of evidence forces the only suspect’s release.

Knowing his child’s life is at stake, the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. The desperate father will do whatever it takes to find the girls, but in doing so, he may lose himself, begging the question: When do you cross the line between seeking justice and becoming a vigilante?

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Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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