Ensofter Overrated and overhyped

Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?

Calum Hutton It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

Allison Davies The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

sydneyswesternsuburbs Director Bryan Bockbrader has created a gem in VANish.Starring Maiara Walsh.Also starring Tony Todd who has been in other classic flicks, Hatchet II 2010, Hatchet 2006, Final Destination 5 2011, Final Destination 3 2006, Final Destination 2 2003, Final Destination 2000, Wishmaster 1997, The Rock 1996, The Crow 1994, Candyman 1992 and Platoon 1986.Also starring Danny Trejo who has also been in other classic flicks, In the Blood 2014, Dead in Tombstone 2013, Recoil 2011, Death Race 2 2010, Machete 2010, Predators 2010, Planet Terror 2007, The Devil's Rejects 2005, The Salton Sea 2002, From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money 1999, Point Blank 1998, The Replacement Killers 1998, Con Air 1997, From Dusk Till Dawn 1996, Desperado 1995, The Stranger 1995, Maniac Cop 2 1990, The Hidden 1987 and Runaway Train 1985.I enjoyed the violence.If you enjoyed this as much as I did then check out other classic hostage flicks, The Belko Experiment 2016, Hounds of Love 2016, The Call 2013, The Cottage 2008, The Butterfly 2007 and Kidnap 2017.

lemon_magic It was kind of cheesy of the promoters to put Danny Trejo's face so prominently on the poster for this movie when he was barely in it, but I understand the reasoning - without his name value, no one would have paid any attention to "VANish", thinking it to be just one more in an endless sausage chain of low budget mean-and-gritty thrillers. And the movie uses his limited appearance effectively - "VANish" is a better movie with him than it would have been without him.There is enough talent and craftsmanship involved here to make "VANish" intermittently interesting; it's even chewy and funny at some points, and there are a couple of genuine shocks. But the four young actors who carry the movie don't quite have the "larger than life" quality to pull off some of the outrageous lines and actions that are the movie's reason for existing. And they don't seem "hard" enough. I didn't believe for a second that the kidnappers were capable of accomplishing their stated objectives (Give them a few years to mature, and they might - all of them have obvious talent.). And the screen play doesn't quite manage to successfully pull of the shifts in tone and emotion it tries for. There's a whole lot of "whoa, where did THAT come from???" moments here that aren't really justified by anything that came before.But it's interesting that 90 - 95% of the movie takes place inside and around the confines of a van, and yet the director makes that limitation work for him. I was never bored with the setting and appreciated the way the setting managed to focus and intensify the near Pinter-esque interactions between the characters while also adding the subtext and fascination of a road trip from Hell. Props to Terry Todd for a fine reading of a very quirky character whose appearance and fate in the middle act of the screen play definitely pumped things up. Again, the movie used him well (as much as they could afford of him), and "VANish" was a better movie with him than it would have been otherwise. If you like the kind of thing that Tarantino and Rodiguez specialize in, "VANish" might have enough of it to repay your interest.

Lena Banks Bryan did a fantastic job on this first movie - its horror - its a fun ride. Maiara Walsh kicked butt, Danny Trejo was classic Danny (LOL) and Candy Man Tony Todd was a delight to work with. Hollywood's a beyotch to get into - those who try know that. It's not easy making a movie - its not easy getting distribution either and they did it. Two thumbs up.The movie was shot entirely in the van - all of it. Bryan was adamant about accomplishing that - and he did it. It's action packed - bloody - worth the time to grab a few beers, chips and popcorn and just go with it.

adi_2002 A young woman is kidnapped by three guys who demand money to her dad in order to free her.The movie is bad but at the same time entertains and it's fun to watch if you don't take it serious and enjoy the ride. The situations, dialogs, the plot all are ridiculous. There are some graphic kills in it, but in rest is kinda humorous even the battle between Shane and Emma will keep you smile for the whole time. Still there is not much to say about this, is short only 75 minutes, almost the entire movie takes place in a van, what can I say, it could be the perfect movie for gore fans. Yes, and the ending was kinda dry, I actually liked the songs in the credits more then the film.