secuestro express

secuestro (kidnapping) express was another recommendation from our tour guide in Venezeula. written and directed by a young Venezuelan from Caracas, it is the highest grossing film in Venezuelan film history, with good reason. kidnapping is a huge problem in Caracas right now and this movie envisions what it might be like for the kidnappees. the film is violent but it also lets you off easy right at the moments when you feel like you might not be able to stand seeing anything too horrible. there are tons of twists in this one, and it leaves you with a sense of complete insecurity. there are beautiful shots of Caracas, with lots of familiar landmarks. Mia Maestro (Nadia from Alias) stars as a do-gooder rich kid who can't believe she's been targeted, despite her fancy car and clothes. definitely worth seeing but prepare for unease.