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Amber, la combative

Original title: Amber Alert
  • TV Movie
  • 2016
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
868
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Kyle Mac in Amber, la combative (2016)
Starring: Alaina Huffman, Barry Flatman, Damon Runyan, Kyle Mac, Sarah Dodd, Mary Krohnert

Directed by Philippe Gagnon. Written by James Phillips & Doug Barber.
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A young man takes a bus full of kids hostage in a desperate attempt to receive ransom money from an insurance company save that denied his very sick mother's claim.A young man takes a bus full of kids hostage in a desperate attempt to receive ransom money from an insurance company save that denied his very sick mother's claim.A young man takes a bus full of kids hostage in a desperate attempt to receive ransom money from an insurance company save that denied his very sick mother's claim.

  • Director
    • Philippe Gagnon
  • Writers
    • Doug Barber
    • James Phillips
  • Stars
    • Alaina Huffman
    • Barry Flatman
    • Damon Runyan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    868
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Philippe Gagnon
    • Writers
      • Doug Barber
      • James Phillips
    • Stars
      • Alaina Huffman
      • Barry Flatman
      • Damon Runyan
    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Alaina Huffman
    Alaina Huffman
    • Amber Cross
    Barry Flatman
    Barry Flatman
    • Chief Cross
    Damon Runyan
    Damon Runyan
    • Hamilton
    Kyle Mac
    Kyle Mac
    • Callum McGill
    Sarah Dodd
    • Julia McGill
    Mary Krohnert
    Mary Krohnert
    • Trish Marshall
    Cameron Brodeur
    Cameron Brodeur
    • Oliver Cross
    Nathalie Toriel
    • Becca Davenport
    Scott Gibson
    Scott Gibson
    • Edward Cross
    Eleanor Noble
    Eleanor Noble
    • Teacher
    Brittany Drisdelle
    Brittany Drisdelle
    • Sandra
    Matthew Gagnon
    • Groom
    Matthew Stefiuk
    Matthew Stefiuk
    • Cop #1
    Kareem Tristan Alleyne
    Kareem Tristan Alleyne
    • Cop #2
    • (as Kareem Alleyne)
    Craig Snoyer
    • Muscular Guy
    Annakin Slayd
    • Infrared Sniper
    Kyle Allatt
    • Man
    Cathy Lynn Symonds
    Cathy Lynn Symonds
    • Man's Wife
    • (as Cathy Symonds)
    • Director
      • Philippe Gagnon
    • Writers
      • Doug Barber
      • James Phillips
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews8

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    1pie-78351

    Hogwash

    This is such a load of rubbish I don't know where to start.

    No hostage situation has a free for all operational policy as this film portrays.

    The female cop proving divorced females are as good as men. The SWAT team working independently, individual civilians doing whatever they choose.

    This film reminded me of the old Batman series years ago when Batman telegraphed what was going to happen in his script.

    It has some entertainment value but this went when the Peanut allergy became the topic of concern.
    8burgerman93

    Mostly flawless

    For a made for TV film like this, I don't mind throwing logic and common sense out the window. My mouth was agape with this ending - it completely blew me away.

    Other reviewers point out that this work could stigmatize people with mental illnesses. I really didn't see it that way. The hostage taker did have a borderline personality, yet was bright, had a clear motivation, and never backed down.

    This was actually pretty exciting and had consistent momentum- it kept me hooked until the end. There was some humor, tension, drama, and an array of cool gadgets and explosives to look at. There also is a hint of realism in showing how predatory the medical insurance industry can be.
    9Top_Dawg_Critic

    WOW, for a Canadian TV production, this was excellent and factual!

    After seeing this film, I came on IMDb to leave a review and noticed this is a Canadian production... BRAVO!

    It was very well acted, great directing, and decent writing (some cheesy parts I could've done without). What I really liked was the facts on how insurance companies work, and look only to impress and wealthen their shareholders. My cousin is an Actuary (Google it if you don't know what it is) from Canada and a *top* US insurance company hired and moved him and his family to the states - paid all moving expenses AND his salary is almost 1,000,000 USD, and all he does is compute the best statistics to benefit the insurance companies' bottom line. So I can see how something like what happened in this film would frustrate someone to go to this level, and I'm sure it has in real life.

    Excellent story and production! A well deserved 9/10 from me.
    9mylescranford

    A story about life: people living--making their way on their own paths, as they relate to, and interact with, others.

    Regarding this remarkable film, the details (marriage, divorce, school, and work) are peripheral. The compelling unfolding of this story lies in it's exceptional dramatic presentation of essentials. It addresses choices, motivations, and actions in a thoroughly entertaining, yet challenging, manner.

    First rate work by all--cast, crew, and everyone involved in this project. I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to experience I HAVE YOUR CHILDREN.

    Great writing, great acting, great technical expertise, and tremendous wisdom and generosity from executive producers.

    Thank you, I HAVE YOUR CHILDREN team, for a great film.

    Much love.
    10steventiirik-47038

    Amazing!

    It was no doubt the best film i've ever seen. It had all the spectors tuhat good movie needs, it was emotional, a lot of questions with very good answers, instructive, intense, characters was written very well. The film gave viewers the opportunity to decide what is or who ise good or bad. This film creates different, but definitely very strong feelings for people with different worldviews. I love it.

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    • Trivia
      Originally titled "Amber Alert" when it premiered on Lifetime Network.
    • Quotes

      Amber: I'm doing you a favor!

      Oliver Cross: By making me go to school when I'm sick?

      Amber: Being sick of school does not count as being sick.

    • Soundtracks
      Something To Cry About
      Written and performed by Helen Austin

      Courtesy of Riptide Music Group, LLC

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 2016 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • I Have Your Children
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Incendo Media
      • Incendo Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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