Kidnapping Mr. Heineken

In 1983, a group of childhood friends pulled off the crime of the century: kidnapping one of the richest men in the world, the heir of the Heineken beer empire (Anthony Hopkins). The shocking capture --by gunpoint in broad daylight on the streets of Amsterdam--resulted in the largest ransom ever paid for a kidnapped individual. What a terrific movie and this is a story that I never know and let me tell you that I had a hard time telling you who I was rooting for, The good guys or the bad. If you don't know the story I won't give it away. I will say this though, very suspenseful and you will find yourself getting involved. I found myself yelling at the TV several times! (don't do that) (stop and think about what you are doing) etc. Anthony Hopkins as Mr. Heineken (Beer guy) magnificent. The kidnappers sensationally portrayed by Jim Sturgess, Sam Worthington, Ryan Kwanten, Jark Van EEowen and Thomas Cocqueral. Totally great.

Didn't know this story. And it had a lot of promise as it unfolded but suddenly went lackluster about halfway through. I don't want to give plot away but apparently the author of the book this is based on was not happy with the film either.He agreed to the movie because a prior movie on this same kidnapping had not been true to life. He expected this time around to be different and was unfortunately, disappointed at the end result.Anthony Hopkins plays the part believably as Mr Heineken, but he doesn't actually say a heck of a lot considering he is the hostage( no he is not gagged- they just don't show a lot of dialog for his character).It was worth watching if only to see a real life event unfold from the 80's and learn exactly what happened and how.

A true story...the entire character development of Mr. Heineken was missing, as he himself has a fascinating story in its own right...the film is based more on the men who designed the kidnapping...and that was done well. Good acting all around. A little known historical story....about a guy who made beer and wanted to help his community thrive, but that whole story was missing....

Oh my this was not the least bit interesting and after 45 minutes I could not hang with this anymore. Nothing about this movie works.

We just could not get into this movie. Sorry. We liked the cast, but it just did not click for us.

Plot development slow. An almost anticlimactic conclusion.

Good watch. I found myself thinking about what I'd do in the same situation as the criminals because they were in an impossible situation. Hopkins didn't have nearly as much screen time as many of his other roles, but for him it didn't matter, he is still a riveting actor.

Very good!

Received quickly, intact, recommended

good story, do not regret buying it, but it is a bit flat... somehow not so spectacular

Movie was good but bluray movie was defective and paused and would not start.

Thank you very much

Good