Love and Hostages

Couldn't make it till the end saw 2/3 of it of them sitting in apartment mostly arguing. Boring.

Stuck in her apartment during a police lock-down of the building the morning after two strangers meet in a bar, having had too much to drink, the humorous (rightly balanced) yet semi-serious romantic storyline (also rightly balanced) unfolds as it flashes back and forth from the tension in the apartment to past relationships, family and their fun one-night-stand that they barely remember. The tie-in of people (Paco), things (the piggy bank), and even a partial phone number written on a napkin used a bit grossly (but lovingly) the night before, are all so cleverly interjected, and just wait until the end!!!! A complete unraveling of truths at an unpredictable wedding.....and finally!!! What's in the piggy bank? Although language is used, it's not excessive, sex is insinuated, it's not vulgar, suspense is in the air, but its not stressful, and the acting is superbly professional, not weak or amateurish. This movie is a must see!!! You'll enjoy it, and if you have kids, it's a great movie to leave them at home!

I loved this movie! It was funny, charming, earnest and moving. Great writing with great performances by all the leads. Such a breath of fresh air to see an original indie like this! Congrats to the filmmakers and the cast! Keep it coming!

I RARELY write reviews, because for the most part, there aren't that many movies that are enjoyable enough to recommend. I borrow LOTS of DVDs from my local library and 95% of them are not worth the time of the day.

Here, however, I got lucky as "Love and Hostages" is truly a refreshingly original movie. It explores many avenues of single life and single dating via a wonderfully original story line.

The first thing I did after this movie ended, was go on line and purchase a copy. The second thing I did, you are reading now.

If you are single and have had numerous adventures trying to find that one right person, I believe you will have fun watching this movie.

I just bought an Amazon Fire Stick and wanted to test it out and sort the settings. I selected the first film that came up for a two minute test and ended up watching the whole show.

Its an original story and all the relatively unknown actors (to me) were first rate. I really enjoyed it and have been surprised that, although the cast have in the main, worked a bit tat they are not better known. I've seen a lot worse films with big stars in them. A rare find. Recommended viewing.