By Jon Donnis
The tension is palpable in Detained, an electrifying action thriller that keeps audiences guessing until the very last moment. Starring the outstanding Abbie Cornish, this intense film sees her character, Rebecca, thrust into a perilous situation where every decision is a fight for survival. Opposite Cornish is Laz Alonso, whose formidable Detective Avery matches her energy blow for blow, creating a dynamic interplay of power and vulnerability that drives the story forward. Directed with precision and flair by Felipe Mucci, Detained promises a cinematic experience packed with twists, danger, and relentless action.
Rebecca's ordeal begins with a hazy awakening in a dilapidated police station, her memory fractured after a night of excess. Accused of a hit-and-run by the stern and suspicious Detectives Avery and Moon (Moon Bloodgood), she finds herself trapped in a terrifying web of accusations and uncertainty. Her pleas of innocence are overshadowed by fear and confusion as she tries to unravel the events of the previous night. The atmosphere thickens when Sullivan, a volatile inmate played by Silas Weir Mitchell, violently turns on Detective Moon, triggering a chaotic series of events. Rebecca, caught in the fray, makes a split-second decision with catastrophic consequences, leaving her with blood on her hands and a grim realisation that her fight is only beginning.
As Rebecca delves deeper into her predicament, cracks begin to show in the facade of the station itself. A gnawing sense of unease builds as she discovers that nothing and no one are as they appear. The narrative hurtles forward with relentless momentum, culminating in a series of heart-stopping confrontations that reveal Rebecca to be far more resourceful and determined than her captors ever anticipated. With every twist, the stakes rise, leading to an explosive climax that cements Rebecca as a force to be reckoned with.
Detained is a must-watch for fans of edge-of-your-seat action and psychological intrigue. With its UK digital release on 30 December 2024, courtesy of Plaion Pictures, this is one film you won't want to miss. Get ready for a thrill ride where survival is the only option, and prepare to see Abbie Cornish in one of her most unforgettable performances to date.