53 Days: The Abduction of Mary Stauffer

Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story is a heart-wrenching film based on a real-life ordeal that unfolded in the quiet suburb of Roseville, Minnesota. The film delves into the terrifying experience of Mary Stauffer, who was abducted from her own home, leaving her family and community in shock and despair.

While the film effectively captures the tension and fear surrounding the abduction, it also shines a light on the unwavering hope and resilience of the victim and her loved ones. The performances are commendable, particularly those of the actors portraying Mary and her family. Their raw emotions and genuine portrayals draw the audience into the harrowing narrative.

However, the film's pacing occasionally falters, and some scenes may feel drawn out. Additionally, the abrupt transitions between timelines can be confusing at times. Despite these minor shortcomings, Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story is a poignant reminder of the importance of community support and the enduring power of human spirit in the face of adversity.

Since this movie is based on a true story, it is difficult to be hyper critical. I will say Alyson Hannigan's portrayal of Mary Stauffer was layered and well acted. Nice to see her step out of her comfort zone!

Over the top tamed down version of events. Made for tv event, really.

These true stories SHOULD be treated as true stories and not some cleaned up version. It's a disservice.

This review isn't to discredit the ordeal Mary and her daughter went through, but to critique the acting and direction. Horrible!! I've seen better acting from Lifetime and I'm very disappointed in their low budget production of this true story. They sugar coated what happens to Mary and her daughter and should have focused more on making this feel less like a mediocre cry for their fan base. The camera is often unsteady and the actors talk like they are reading from que cards

The acting is truly awful, as for the one playing Ming, please go back to drama school, a lump of cardboard would have acted better.

This true story deserved a lot better actors to tell it.