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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Graphic Violence, Profanity, Drug Content Movie Release: 2005 DVD Release: 06/21/2005 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned Edition: Dual Layered Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 53 mins Studio: Miramax Total Copies: 25 Genres: Thriller, Action Thriller See Also: Hostage [UMD for PSP], Hostage [Blu-ray]

A cop looking for a quieter way of life is thrown into the most dangerous crisis of his life in this thriller based on the novel by Robert Crais. Jeff Talley (Bruce Willis) used to be a hostage negotiator with the Los Angeles Police Department, but after a standoff goes horribly wrong, Talley moves himself and his family to a small, quiet town of Bristo Camino, where he serves as chief of police. When three young criminals attempt to steal a car from a wealthy accountant, the situation quickly spins out of control and the thieves are trapped inside the heavily fortified home, taking the accountant and his family hostage. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department soon arrives on the scene, and Talley eagerly hands over the situation to them, but when he unexpectedly finds himself in telephone contact with one of the children inside, he begins to suspect that the cops are in over their heads. After he's approached by a masked stranger who has an agenda of his own, Talley is forced to decide if he should protect the safety of the family in the house or his own wife and kids. Hostage was the first English-language film from director Florent Emilio Siri. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Bruce Willis - Jeff Talley
Kevin Pollak - Walter Smith
Ben Foster - Mars
Jonathan Tucker - Dennis
Marshall Allman - Kevin

Bruce Willis makes his way to DVD once again with this edition of Hostage, racing to living rooms everywhere from Miramax Home Entertainment. Presented in an anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen format and Dolby Digital 5.1 stereo sound, the disc delivers all the glorious explosions you paid for in booming sound and vivid picture quality. Extras include a slew of deleted and extended scenes, all of which come with director's commentary from Florent Siri, who also adds his thoughts on a feature commentary. It's an interesting listen and paints a picture of the French helmer, who believes in his work so much that it almost makes you forgive some of its shortcomings. Also included is a 13-minute making-of, featuring interviews with the cast, crew, and Bruce Willis in a cowboy hat. Sadly no trailers are included, though that shouldn't surprise most hardened DVD customers. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide