Stolen
Year: 2012
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Studio: Saturn Films, Nu Image
Director: Simon West
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Sami Gayle, Josh Lucas, Malin Åkerman, Danny Huston, Shanna Forrestall
Crew: Matthew Joynes (Producer), Simon West (Director), Jesse Kennedy (Producer), Mark Isham (Original Music Composer), Christopher Lawrence (Costume Design), Tricia Schneider (Set Decoration)
Runtime: 96 minutes
Release: Sep 06, 2012
IMDb: 5.47/10 by 1,038 users
Popularity: 3
Country: United States of America
Language: svenska, English
Budget: 35,000,000
Revenue: 2,106,557

Stolen (2012) is a solid, straightforward action thriller that delivers exactly what it promises. Nicolas Cage is in his element here, bringing his usual intensity to a role that keeps the stakes high and the energy flowing. The movie doesn’t try to be revolutionary, it leans into familiar tropes like desperate missions and a ticking clock, but it does so in a way that keeps you entertained. The New Orleans backdrop adds a bit of flair, even if it’s not fully utilized, and Simon West’s direction ensures the pacing rarely drags. While the story feels predictable at times, the action sequences are well-executed, and the performances, especially Cage’s, keep the film engaging. The villain might feel a bit over-the-top, but it fits the movie’s tone if you’re up for something a little campy. Stolen isn’t a groundbreaking film, but it’s fun, fast-paced, and delivers just enough thrills to be worth the watch. Not Cage’s best, but definitely entertaining for fans of his work.