For many years, Nathan Harper has had the uneasy feeling that life with his family isn't quite what it seems. As he draws closer to uncovering the truth, he is hunted by assassins, forcing him to flee with his neighbor, Karen, the only person he can trust.
While the ultra-banal dialogue draws the occasional titter, the action scenes are tame and it's rife with plot holes that you could navigate a burning blimp through.
– David Jenkins,
Time Out,
27 Sep 2011
rotten:
The movie is a more objective opportunity to assess Lautner's potential as a general-purpose action hero once his emo-goth run wraps. You might not want to go betting on that one.
– Tom Russo,
Boston Globe,
26 Sep 2011
rotten:
A blockhead espionage thriller from director-for-hire John Singleton (Boyz N the Hood).
– Benjamin Mercer,
Village Voice,
25 Sep 2011
rotten:
Perhaps the only way to approach Abduction that will not result in a 105-minute boredom-induced coma is to think of it as a comedy, preferably with a drinking game attached.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
25 Sep 2011
rotten:
Singleton once radiated ambition and vision. These days, he seems to be aiming for mediocrity at best. Even by those extraordinarily lenient standards, the inessential, perfunctory Abduction falls short.