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Proof of Life Reviews - Metacritic
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  • 2000
  • R
  • Warner Bros. Pictures
  • 2 h 15 m
  • 2000
  • R
  • Warner Bros. Pictures
  • 2 h 15 m

Summary Peter Bowman (Morse), an American engineer in a Latin American country, is kidnapped for a $3 million dollar ransom. Abandoned by her husband's employer and insurance company, his wife Alice (Ryan) refuses to give up on his life. She takes on the task of bringing him home but quickly realizes she can't do that without help. An expert in ...

Directed By: Taylor Hackford

Written By: Tony Gilroy, William Prochnau, Thomas Hargrove

  • 2000
  • R
  • Warner Bros. Pictures
  • 2 h 15 m
  • 2000
  • R
  • Warner Bros. Pictures
  • 2 h 15 m

Proof of Life

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 29 Critic Reviews
45
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 26 User Ratings
6.1
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Summary Peter Bowman (Morse), an American engineer in a Latin American country, is kidnapped for a $3 million dollar ransom. Abandoned by her husband's employer and insurance company, his wife Alice (Ryan) refuses to give up on his life. She takes on the task of bringing him home but quickly realizes she can't do that without help. An expert in ...

Directed By: Taylor Hackford

Written By: Tony Gilroy, William Prochnau, Thomas Hargrove

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 29 Critic Reviews
45
31% Positive
9 Reviews
52% Mixed
15 Reviews
17% Negative
5 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 29 Critic Reviews
45
31% Positive
9 Reviews
52% Mixed
15 Reviews
17% Negative
5 Reviews

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75
Fortunately, this film doesn't have to depend on off-screen dalliances to prove its worth.
By Chris Kaltenbach
63
Whatever romantic tension the film has is communicated in the coiled-spring performance by Crowe, one of the most remarkable actors working.
By Carrie Rickey FULL REVIEW
60
His (Crowe) emotionally charged performance stands in contrast to Ryan's annoying, movie-star turn.
By Maitland McDonagh FULL REVIEW
50
Everything about Proof of Life is intriguing and a little off.
By Michael Sragow FULL REVIEW
50
An ambitious film that aims to examine the human equations behind the abductions. But for all its good intentions, it's not as subtle as it might be, and it's finally pitched too broadly to achieve the level of emotional truth it aims for.
By Kenneth Turan FULL REVIEW
40
This is half a good movie held hostage to the other, trashier half, and unfortunately for all of us, no rescue seems forthcoming.
By Gemma Files FULL REVIEW
20
Proof of Life kidnaps the audience, then tortures it to a slow death
By Robert Wilonsky FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 26 User Ratings
6.1
54% Positive
14 Ratings
35% Mixed
9 Ratings
12% Negative
3 Ratings

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 26 User Ratings
6.1
54% Positive
14 Ratings
35% Mixed
9 Ratings
12% Negative
3 Ratings

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Production Company Castle Rock Entertainment, Bel Air Entertainment, Anvil Films
Release Date Dec 8, 2000
Duration 2 h 15 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline A Taylor Hackford film
Website https://www.filmymen.us/2022/11/proof-of-life-movie-proof-of-life-full.html
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Awards

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
• 4 Nominations
Satellite Awards
• 1 Nomination

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