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October 18, 2002
Psychological thriller blends smart plot, performances
By DAVID GERMAIN
AP Movie Writer
AP Movie Writer
"Abandon" is valuable on two fronts. First, as a quiet, sneaky little film that hypnotically creeps across the screen, with an intelligence and restraint that make it a satisfying change from the typical blunt-instrument-to-the-head approach of most thrillers.
Second, as the film that announces the arrival of Katie Holmes as bankable leading-lady material and Stephen Gaghan -- an Academy Award winner for his "Traffic" screenplay -- as one of those ambidextrous types who may prove as good at directing as writing.
| Abandon |
 Director: Stephen Gaghan Cast: Katie Holmes, Benjamin Bratt, Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Hunnam Rating: PG-13, for drug and alcohol content, sexuality, some violence and language Running time: 99 minutes |
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