Yet another movie that demonizes people with mental illness, specifically borderline personality disorder, while ignoring the actual reality regarding the illness. Movies such as this contribute to the violence displayed against people with bpd by both the general public and the medical field.
8 Reviews
Hogwash
pie-7835116 May 2021
This is such a load of rubbish I don't know where to start.
No hostage situation has a free for all operational policy as this film portrays.
The female cop proving divorced females are as good as men. The SWAT team working independently, individual civilians doing whatever they choose.
This film reminded me of the old Batman series years ago when Batman telegraphed what was going to happen in his script.
It has some entertainment value but this went when the Peanut allergy became the topic of concern.
No hostage situation has a free for all operational policy as this film portrays.
The female cop proving divorced females are as good as men. The SWAT team working independently, individual civilians doing whatever they choose.
This film reminded me of the old Batman series years ago when Batman telegraphed what was going to happen in his script.
It has some entertainment value but this went when the Peanut allergy became the topic of concern.
WOW, for a Canadian TV production, this was excellent and factual!
Top_Dawg_Critic28 July 2019
After seeing this film, I came on IMDb to leave a review and noticed this is a Canadian production... BRAVO!
It was very well acted, great directing, and decent writing (some cheesy parts I could've done without). What I really liked was the facts on how insurance companies work, and look only to impress and wealthen their shareholders. My cousin is an Actuary (Google it if you don't know what it is) from Canada and a *top* US insurance company hired and moved him and his family to the states - paid all moving expenses AND his salary is almost 1,000,000 USD, and all he does is compute the best statistics to benefit the insurance companies' bottom line. So I can see how something like what happened in this film would frustrate someone to go to this level, and I'm sure it has in real life.
Excellent story and production! A well deserved 9/10 from me.
It was very well acted, great directing, and decent writing (some cheesy parts I could've done without). What I really liked was the facts on how insurance companies work, and look only to impress and wealthen their shareholders. My cousin is an Actuary (Google it if you don't know what it is) from Canada and a *top* US insurance company hired and moved him and his family to the states - paid all moving expenses AND his salary is almost 1,000,000 USD, and all he does is compute the best statistics to benefit the insurance companies' bottom line. So I can see how something like what happened in this film would frustrate someone to go to this level, and I'm sure it has in real life.
Excellent story and production! A well deserved 9/10 from me.
A story about life: people living--making their way on their own paths, as they relate to, and interact with, others.
mylescranford29 November 2016
Regarding this remarkable film, the details (marriage, divorce, school, and work) are peripheral. The compelling unfolding of this story lies in it's exceptional dramatic presentation of essentials. It addresses choices, motivations, and actions in a thoroughly entertaining, yet challenging, manner.
First rate work by all--cast, crew, and everyone involved in this project. I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to experience I HAVE YOUR CHILDREN.
Great writing, great acting, great technical expertise, and tremendous wisdom and generosity from executive producers.
Thank you, I HAVE YOUR CHILDREN team, for a great film.
Much love.
First rate work by all--cast, crew, and everyone involved in this project. I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to experience I HAVE YOUR CHILDREN.
Great writing, great acting, great technical expertise, and tremendous wisdom and generosity from executive producers.
Thank you, I HAVE YOUR CHILDREN team, for a great film.
Much love.
Mostly flawless
burgerman9318 December 2022
For a made for TV film like this, I don't mind throwing logic and common sense out the window. My mouth was agape with this ending - it completely blew me away.
Other reviewers point out that this work could stigmatize people with mental illnesses. I really didn't see it that way. The hostage taker did have a borderline personality, yet was bright, had a clear motivation, and never backed down.
This was actually pretty exciting and had consistent momentum- it kept me hooked until the end. There was some humor, tension, drama, and an array of cool gadgets and explosives to look at. There also is a hint of realism in showing how predatory the medical insurance industry can be.
Other reviewers point out that this work could stigmatize people with mental illnesses. I really didn't see it that way. The hostage taker did have a borderline personality, yet was bright, had a clear motivation, and never backed down.
This was actually pretty exciting and had consistent momentum- it kept me hooked until the end. There was some humor, tension, drama, and an array of cool gadgets and explosives to look at. There also is a hint of realism in showing how predatory the medical insurance industry can be.
Great acting from Alaina Huffman
imdb-4904923 February 2017
Quite a good story well executed, maybe some minor plot holes, but the reason I am bothering to comment is because of the outstanding, believable acting from Alaina Huffman. I loved the way the film started and gave you immediate sympathy for and empathy with the characters. Worth watching just for that.
Clever well written thriller
phd_travel2 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Clever story! The writing of this story is way above average for a TV movie let alone Lifetime movie thriller. Could have been a feature film. A hostage negotiator deals with a man who kidnaps a bus full of kids. But the kidnapper has a justification, kind of. His cancer stricken mother was denied an insurance payout for a rare illness so he wants the evil insurance company to pay the ransom. There is some commentary about the insurance business.
Alaina Huffman is beautiful and convincing at the same time - a rarity.
The dialog is well written and the ending is clever and satisfying all things come together and any plot holes are filled.
Alaina Huffman is beautiful and convincing at the same time - a rarity.
The dialog is well written and the ending is clever and satisfying all things come together and any plot holes are filled.
Amazing!
steventiirik-4703820 June 2019
It was no doubt the best film i've ever seen.
It had all the spectors tuhat good movie needs, it was emotional, a lot of questions with very good answers, instructive, intense, characters was written very well. The film gave viewers the opportunity to decide what is or who ise good or bad. This film creates different, but definitely very strong feelings for people with different worldviews. I love it.
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