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Abandon

  • 2002
  • PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
10K
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Benjamin Bratt, Katie Holmes, and Charlie Hunnam in Abandon (2002)
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Psychological ThrillerDramaMysteryRomanceThriller

An investigation of a college student's missing boyfriend becomes quite strange when she begins to see him periodically.An investigation of a college student's missing boyfriend becomes quite strange when she begins to see him periodically.An investigation of a college student's missing boyfriend becomes quite strange when she begins to see him periodically.

  • Director
    • Stephen Gaghan
  • Writer
    • Stephen Gaghan
  • Stars
    • Katie Holmes
    • Benjamin Bratt
    • Charlie Hunnam
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stephen Gaghan
    • Writer
      • Stephen Gaghan
    • Stars
      • Katie Holmes
      • Benjamin Bratt
      • Charlie Hunnam
    • 171User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes
    • Katie Burke
    Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt
    • Wade Handler
    Charlie Hunnam
    Charlie Hunnam
    • Embry Larkin
    Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel
    • Samantha Harper
    Fred Ward
    Fred Ward
    • Lieutenant Bill Stayton
    Mark Feuerstein
    Mark Feuerstein
    • Robert Hanson
    Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey
    • Mousy Julie
    • (as Melanie Jayne Lynskey)
    Philip Bosco
    Philip Bosco
    • Professor Jergensen
    Gabriel Mann
    Gabriel Mann
    • Harrison Hobart
    Will McCormack
    Will McCormack
    • August
    Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union
    • Amanda Luttrell
    Greg Kramer
    Greg Kramer
    • Andre
    Gillian Ferrabee
    • Susan
    Barry Julien
    • Ted
    Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn
    • Dr. David Schaffer
    Scott Faulconbridge
    Scott Faulconbridge
    • Jed
    Vanessa Petch
    • Young Katie
    Victoria Petch
    • Young Katie
    • Director
      • Stephen Gaghan
    • Writer
      • Stephen Gaghan
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    4famousmonster00

    a very average movie

    Abandon is a very average movie. It's nothing that's going to blow the viewer away, but it's not a terrible movie either. Katie Holmes does a good job playing Katie Burke a student nearing the end of college, trying to get her thesis done and land a good job. The movie focuses on the investigation by Wade Handler (Bratt) into the disappearance of Katie's boyfriend two years earlier. Although the film had some good twists and wasn't really predictable, most of the characters other than Katie Burke came off as kind of flat and boring. Embry Larkin played by Charlie Hunnam as Katie's ex-boyfriend was made out to be a wonderful, highly talented genius, but he didn't seem anything special to me. I didn't think Wade Handler, the police officer investigating the disappearance, came across as an very interesting character either. Overall, I'd say that this is an all right movie, but I'd only watch it if nothing else better was available.
    allieshipley

    A little unbelievable, but entertaining

    When I first saw previews for this movie, I was a little weary, but when I saw that it was out to rent I thought that it looked interesting (and if I didn't like it, I could always make fun of it), but I actually found it fairly entertaining. The movie, since it is classified as a thriller, has scenes that make you jump, or surprise you, and it has some parts that are a bit unbelievable, but overall, I thought it was pretty good. My one complaint is that Embry (Charlie Hunnam) is so gorgeous that it's difficult to believe his character, that's not a reflection on his acting because he really does do a good job, but for me, he has a look that doesn't suit what I would have anticipated his character to look like (but he's cute)! Other than that, the movie held my attention and I actually watched it multiple times, so if that's any reflection on the movie, I'd say that I liked it! If it was down to star ratings, I'd say 3.5 or 4 stars (out of 5)!
    dozanddoz

    Why did people stay away ?

    I went with my younger sister for the sole purpose to see the lovely Katie Holmes. I didn't expect much. But trash, the movie was not. I was very impressed with the story, the acting, the Hitchcock-like suspense, and the turn that occurred at the end. My favorite part was the library scene with the eyes behind the bookshelf. A big stepping-stone for Katie Holmes, who I think will continue to get starring roles and turn into a Natalie Wood like star. She is both beautiful and a good actress. This film is definitely a renter, and should have been better accepted when it was released, critic-wise and box office-wise. *** out of ****. Watch it and enjoy.
    7gridoon

    Highbrow exercise in a usually lowbrow genre.

    Katie Holmes is well-cast as an intellectual college student in this intellectual thriller, a strange bird of a movie to sit alongside the current batch of "teen" horror films (did you know that in this one the students actually - gasp!- study?). Admittedly it moves at a measured pace (some would say "like molasses"), and doesn't really take off until the last 2 minutes or so (!), when it presents a final twist which I, for one, did not see coming, and which saves the entire picture. All through the film you get the feeling they have something to show you at the end, and indeed they do, but perhaps they shouldn't have waited so long to get there. Excellent score and cinematography. (**1/2)
    5Pookyiscute

    Don't expect much...

    You might find going into this film, that it borderlines being a 'B' film. Not that it's bad, it's just not very good. Katie Holmes, being what I consider a mediocre actress, should really consider sticking to what she's good at. Playing, 'Joey' on "Dawson's Creek".

    For a part this size and with this dark force behind it, the casting really made an error in hiring Holmes for the lead in this piece. While beautiful, and not a bad actress, her innocence and small voice make her the wrong flavor of tea for the pot they were preparing. It was not a bad film overall, however there were times, when it tended to drag on, not make a lot of sense, and although I did enjoy the end of the film (especially the last fifteen minutes, or so), the rest of the time, it was carried a bit awkwardly. Only one part was a bit intense, while the rest of the film, was in my opinion somewhat silly. For some, it might leave you guessing, but I unfortunately figured out the gist of the end of the film, right from the beginning. And, while there is a twist at the end, it still leaves one wondering why you wait nearly an hour and a half to get to that point.

    The writing was average, the lighting and set design was good for this type of film, and again the casting was off, not only with Holmes, but also with Benjamin Bratt, who played the cop investigating the disappearance of Holmes' ex-boyfriend.

    If you're bored and need a good Friday night flick, and want something a little intense, and dark...you might find that this is right up your ally, however don't hold your breath with an outstanding film, because you won't find it here.

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Stephen Gaghan wrote the part of Katie Burke with Katie Holmes in mind.
    • Goofs
      At the AA meeting, Detective Handler says, "I'm Wade Handler; I'm a cop." Last names are not given at AA meetings, to preserve the anonymity of those present.
    • Quotes

      Samantha Harper: Please, I'll have a double order of escape fantasy and a side order of running away.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Film Geek (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Pray Observe the Magnanimity
      from "The Pirates of Penzance"

      by W.S. Gilbert (as William S. Gilbert) & Arthur Sullivan (as Arthur S. Sullivan)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site (Italy)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Abandoned
    • Filming locations
      • Western Australia, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Spyglass Entertainment
      • Lynda Obst Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,727,683
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,064,077
      • Oct 20, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,302,219
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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