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Starting off a little cheesy, this popcorn thriller owes a lot to the very underrated Colin Farrell thriller Phone Booth, which is no wonder as Larry Cohen wrote them both.

But no matter how it starts, the ride gets fast very early on and turns into a very solid thriller, with some laugh out loud scenes just to let you know it’s only a movie. A great combination of elements makes for a very enjoyable watch that in the end keeps you hooked to the very last frame.

The funny thing is, the main bad guy, the ever capable Jason Statham seems somewhat out of place in a movie populated by faces your recognise, but no actual real players (unless you call Kim Basinger a real actress).

Trivia
The movie the kidnappers are watching is "Final Destination 2" Also there is an announcement at the aiport for "Volé Flight 180 to Paris," a reference to the original "Final Destination" Both are New Line productions, as was Cellular.