Kidnapped

KIDNAPPED (2010) - Dec. 1, 2011
About a wealthy family who, on the night they move into a new house, find themselves at the mercy of a group of criminals.  Yep -- another home invasion movie, but definitely a worthy entry in the increasingly busy sub-genre.  Effectively directed by Miguel Angel Vivas, who constructs the movie with a series of very long, elaborate shots (there's maybe ten shots in the whole movie) -- the film feels a bit show-offy at times, but ultimately the style really works.  There are some seriously effective sequences here (particularly one involving split screen towards the end), and Vivas does a good job of amping up the tension as the movie goes along.  ***1/2