Abduction Reviews

Abduction Reviews

Here are some kind words from people all over the globe who have seen Abduction and sent me their views! Thanks everyone!

Chris Carter - UMC

The first thing I thought before the movie started was "Oh look! An amateur movie from England!" After hearing about such other amateur movies as "Scream Louder" and "Writer's Block", and producing an amateur movie of my own, I pretty much figured that "Abduction" would fall under the same parenthesis: a fun, corny video with bad sound.

However, my thoughts changed course as the opening company logo flashed on. You really can't view "Abduction" on an amateur level (well, American amateur level, anyway). Half way through the movie, I completely forgot that this was an amateur movie I was watching. It looked like it could be a forign special on "BRAVO!" or possibly an British soap opera? The direction was very simple and to the point. Most amateur filmmakers, like myself, are looking for new and inventive ways of doing things with direction. "Abduction" and it's creator, Ben Campbell, kept things professional and, more or less, used his creativity while editing. Speaking of editing, what a job! This was another reason why it was hard to view "Abduction" on an amateur level; it just doesn't look amateur.

The acting was good, there were no annoying characters or undeveloped (pre-mies) characters. Had the characters spoken in an American accent, I would have been able to analize them a little more in depth, but the accents (not that they aren't natural, or anything) helped the movie - from my P.O.V. The actors weren't in the type of roles that could win them an academy award, but I was very impressed with how they acted and reacted on screen. The special FX were amazing. I had heard that "Abduction" used special FX and that the director had connections with a pro FX team. At first I thought that there would be CGI everything, but there wasn't. The FX came in at the right moments. Every single physical aspect on the video was amazing. I guess this kind of sets the standards for no-budget videomaking? I am a bit disappointed because now I have to work harder to impress people with my amateur movies - but isn't that supposed to be a good thing?

My other friends who were sitting next to me lived in England for four years, so, naturally, they thought that this was the absolute most wonderful thing that has every grazed their viewing field. Everyone else in the room thought it was excellent, too. "Abduction" is sort of our template, as was "Hit and Run" before.

In closing, I feel that "Abduction" deserves all of the good recognition it's getting. There is a vibe that the movie gives off that sets it above every other amateur movie I've seen to date.

John S. Simpson - The Amateur Movie Database

When Ben Campbell put up screen shots from the movie on the BELLRIDGE Production page, I knew I REALLY wanted to see this movie. When I downloaded the trailer and watched it, I wanted to see it even more. I guess that is what's called good marketing.

I was finally given permission to buy the movie, quite a few months after its release. (I have no job currently, I'm a bum. I would have bought it right away under different circumstances.) I took the news of "Abduction" dropping in price as added leverage in asking to spend more of my parents money. Okay, enough about me. Let's talk about the movie. One word: excellent. I'm serious! I guess it could be hard trusting me since I give all the amateur movies I purchase such glowing reviews, but this one deserves it.

Although not a very long movie, it is very fun to watch. I sat down and watched it three times within a two hour period. Once by myself, once with my sister, and once with my parents. They all enjoyed it, but probably not as much as I did because I'm an amateur movie freak.

From reading the premise on the movie links page, you can almost imagine the entire movie before you see it. What you can't imagine is the excellent video quality, excellent editing, excellent visuals, and all of the rest of the excellence encased in the 31 minutes that is Ben Campbell's ABDUCTION.

I'm trying not to ramble, but I can't help it.

The acting in the movie is very good. Very natural. Love the accents, too. (This movie was made in England in case you didn't know). The titles, fades, and everything about the production of this movie is remarkable for an amateur movie. I don't even know if I should be calling "ABDUCTION" an amateur movie. The video quality is the best I have ever seen on an amateur effort, and that goes double for the sound. I rented a movie the other day at the video store called "Asylum of Terror" or something like that. It was a low-budget movie, one with a budget much higher than ABDUCTION, I'm sure, and the sound SUCKED. The production quality sucked. The acting sucked. They made up for that with excess blood and a cool scene where one victim is set on fire and he stumbles around trying to put himself out. But I digress.

If you check out the "Abduction Secrets" page on it's official site, you will be amazed with the things Ben accomplished with this little movie. I knew of all of them beforehand, and I still couldn't see the camera tricks with the exception of the digitally darkened forest shots.

I love the opening sequence. I love the following dream sequences. I love the editing of the scene where all of the characters are telling their stories to friends. I love the climax. I love the spaceship. I love the credits. I love ABDUCTION. I also love the fact that I was the first American to order the movie (according to Ben). I feel special. Now, I must address all of you who are *thinking* about ordering this movie. Just order it! For those of you who never plan to order this movie, believe me--it's great; maybe you should reconsider.

John Simpson - UMC

I recieved the movie yesterday and it was amazing! I could sit here and write everything that the other John Simpson wrote but that would be pointless. Everything John said was true.

John Brugmann - Irvine Pictures

I received Abduction this weekend and I have to say it's pretty darn cool.

The NTSC transfer was flawless, and I was wondering why the sound was so crisp and clear and a little out of sync...until I read the 'making of' from your website. Woah. Looks like you put a lot of work into this thing, and it shows. The acting was cool. (But I'm kind of biased, you could have someone with a British accent reading the phonebook and I'd be enthralled.) And, best of all, the thing moved along at a nice pace. It didn't just draaaaaggggg like most of these kind of productions. I hope this thing really gets out there, and I wish you the best of luck. And, hopefully, your next project won't be such a headache!

Henry Burrows - Foiled

Earlier this evening I watched a 30-minute movie "Abduction", made by fellow UK low-budget moviemakers Bellridge Production. If you didn't think quality special effects were possible on a low budget, get hold of this movie and check out what can be achieved - very impressive! Abduction features aliens, dream sequences, a forest... how could I not like it?

Darryl Solan - Midnight Pictures

Well done! Those fx are brilliant. I'm still trying to work out how you did that bit with the ufo hovering overhead, and the two guys heads in shot over the top of it. You yourself are a pretty good actor too. Great titles and soundtrack too. On the downside, I felt the story to be a bit too "PG", but that's just a matter of taste. Also, some of the dialogue seemed a bit forced. We get around that by not sticking too closely to the script when we're on set.

All in all, a very entertaining piece showing some serious talent.

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