Amber Alert review: A movie about child abduction that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout

The suspenseful thriller film, Amber Alert is certainly not the first to address issues pertaining to child abduction. This theme has been used (and frequently overused) in numerous projects throughout the years. Consider the film Taken, the entire narrative of the film series revolves around kidnapping and the protagonist's relentless efforts to rescue the abducted individual.

However, in some ways, Amber Alert is different from the rest of the movies that have been released in the past in the genre as there is no specific motive in this one. Jaq (played by Hayden Panettiere) and Shane (played by Tyler James Williams) having pasts that could have served as some sort of an impetus in aiding the rescue operation, helped in retrieving the abducted kid out of sheer goodwill above anything else.

The technical aspects of the film— its cinematography, direction, and thrilling action sequences create a fascinating experience, a perfect recipe for a successful film.

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Amber Alert sheds light on victims of child abduction

When young Charlotte was taken while she was playing with her sibling and their mother was momentarily distracted, those who entered the theaters without knowing about the film's premise quickly realized that it would be a heavy subject matter.

As the story of the film unfolded before them, the audience was confronted with the distressing imagery of an abduction. Besides, the viewers were shown multiple scenes throughout the movie that emphasized the brutal reality of the kidnapping trade, including instances of individuals being forced into trafficking, among other horrors.

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Amber Alert depicts human kindness

Amidst the chaos that ensues as a result of Charlotte's abduction are Jaq and Shane who are initially just going about their day without an iota of knowledge about what lies ahead of them. While Jaq is running late for a date, Shane is giving her a ride despite him not being headed in the same direction. The two take the ride and are almost instantaneously hit in the face with an Amber Alert that requires immediate attention.

A young child, Charlotte has been abducted— the same child mentioned earlier. The alert contains photographs taken by the victim's mother of the vehicle that abducted her.

Jaq and Chase could have ignored the alert (like most people who were running late would have), but when they saw the vehicle in front of them resemble the details provided by the alert, they were put in a tough spot where they were compelled to act out of compassion.

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Amber Alert gives an adrenaline rush

Amber Alert contains several chase sequences, between Chase (who usually drives the car containing him and Jaq throughout the film) and the miscreants he and Jaq are trying to track down to retrieve Charlotte.

These sequences are intense and thrilling, guaranteeing that the audience remains captivated throughout its entire developmental stretch. The adrenaline rush experienced in the film extends beyond the roads, occurring in various other locations, including the places where the abducted children, including Charlotte, are held.

The atmosphere in one of the film's final destinations (the place where the children are kept) is ten times more unsettling than the environment on the road, where cars are chasing each other. The scenes in this location are disturbing and gory, to say the least. Nonetheless, it adds to the film's overall experience.

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Amber Alert is currently being screened in theaters across the United States.