- Release Date: 2002
- Runtime: 99 min
- Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Starring: Katie Holmes, Benjamin Bratt, Charlie Hunnam, Zooey Deschanel ... see all
- Director: Stephen Gaghan
- Plot: A senior at an elite college, already under severe pressure to complete her thesis and land a prestigious job, must confront the sudden reappearance of her old boyfriend, after his... Read more
User Reviews
To See Or Not To See
Oct 24, 2008
ucikpj - yahoo.com
Oct 24, 2008ucikpj - yahoo.com
The best thing about this film, and I use the term loosely, is Charlie Hunnam's cute little...eyes. This could have been a good movie but maybe the original script was "accidentally" shredded and the director decided to wing it, encouraging the... Full review
Boring, but the ending redeems the movie a little
Jul 06, 2008
Angie MacNeil - imdb.com
Jul 06, 2008Angie MacNeil - imdb.com
I have seen Katie Holmes in Dawson's Creek, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, this film and another film that I cannot remember. I find that she's best at playing this same character and nothing other than a great student who is looking to... Full review
An unexciting dud
Mar 08, 2008
dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
Mar 08, 2008dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
Abandon is a film that does not thrill or entertain it just gets more frustrating as it goes on with its dumb plot.... Full review
pretty good- surprising ending!
Feb 16, 2008
chicka_boom22 - yahoo.com
Feb 16, 2008chicka_boom22 - yahoo.com
it was a little confusing throughout but the ending kinda makes it all worth it. i liked it. plus the actor who plays Embery is sooo incredibly HOTTTTTT!!!!!!... Full review
One of THE WORST MOVIES
Dec 28, 2007
farrell_girl77 - yahoo.com
Dec 28, 2007farrell_girl77 - yahoo.com
When I saw this in the theater I wanted to leave about an 45 minutes into it but I didnt because My friend didnt want to waste her money! DONT SEE THIS! There are absolutley NO scary parts in it! Its... Full review
i found it mostly non-believable,pointless and confusing
Dec 16, 2007
disdressed12 - imdb.com
Dec 16, 2007disdressed12 - imdb.com
mostly i found this movie non-believable,pointless and confusing.i didn't find it really predictable,but most people probably will.the acting was OK,but not great.Zooey Deschanel was the only bright spot,in my opinion.Benjamin Bratt appeared in the movie and was adequate.Katie Holmes was supposed... Full review
I'd rather have a root canal
Mar 16, 2007
ardoredonna - yahoo.com
Mar 16, 2007ardoredonna - yahoo.com
First of all.....Benjamin Bratt is a boring actor....there are no colorful multi-leveled talents here. Katie Holmes....while she is really cute, reminds me of a kid....I spent the whole movie fighting the urge to spank her and administer two weeks restriction. I... Full review
Suspense
Mar 14, 2007
a_chocolate_goddess - yahoo.com
Mar 14, 2007a_chocolate_goddess - yahoo.com
I don't think the movie was promoted correctly. It is a good suspense movie, not a thriller, not an action movie. If you like "who-done-its" then you should really enjoy this film.... Full review
what a psycho !
Feb 04, 2007
angelqt242002 - yahoo.com
Feb 04, 2007angelqt242002 - yahoo.com
I have to say the movie starts out very slow.But as the movies progress it gets very interesting.Katie Holmes I applaud you.You are very good at acting like a psycho I didnt think it was possible but you proved me wrong.To... Full review
Good thriller
Nov 21, 2006
snoopyoops23 - yahoo.com
Nov 21, 2006snoopyoops23 - yahoo.com
The plot was pretty usual, but the music and lighting made it stand out as a memorable movie. I love Katie Holmes too which just made it better. I had never heard of it before yesterday, then in the same day... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Mar 06, 2003Slant Magazine
Gaghan praises Melanie Lynskey when she makes her first appearance in the film....The commentary track with director Stephen Gaghan and Matthew Libatique is less embarrassing but still not very interesting;....The film's seductive look is preserved....surround effects are dynamic enough while dialogue is perfectly audible.....Despite the occasional edge halos, this DVD transfer of Abandon beautifully preserves Matthew Libatique's washed-out cinematography..... ... Full Review
| Oct 26, 2002eFilmCritic.com
its a great film with great actors/actresses!!
A hypnotic, trippy, very well-made, and underrated film!
Interesting with a shocking, twist ending, but the male leads are all cheesy & melodramatic
... Full Review
| Oct 24, 2002The Boston Phoenix
It's contrived storytelling at its worst - abandon this one while you have the chance.
From Stephen Gaghan, the Academy Award-winning writer of Traffic , you'd a directorial debut with grit, but the only thing edgy about this slogging suspense thriller is the title.
... Full Review
| Oct 21, 2002Deseret News
The film features a "surprise" ending that's painfully obvious.
That problem is compounded by wasting the talents of an attractive and talented cast, led by Katie Holmes, who stars as Katie Burke
... Full Review
| Oct 19, 2002The Movie Boy
Abandon" is a tepid, bland psychological thriller without thrills or even much of a plot.....The rest of the cast-filled with several up-and-coming young talents like Zooey Deschanel (2002's " The Good Girl "), Gabrielle Union (2000's " Bring It On "), and Melanie Lynskey (2002's " Sweet Home Alabama ")-is wasted.....The surprise twist at the end of "Abandon" admittedly fooled me....she has continually impressed with her feature film work, both from a performance standpoint and the choices she has made in w ... Full Review
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2009-11-24
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2009-11-06
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2009-10-21
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Katie Holmes in 'Abandon'
Abandon Soundtrack - Abandon Opening Titles (Clint Mansell, 2002)

