Gone is a movie that has a good many hits and a few misses. Amanda Seyfried is one of the film's hits, she really gives a skillful performance as the lead. She plays a tough as nails, no nonsense, heroine that will stop at nothing to save her sister from the same thing she went through. The big question that everyone is asking is: did Amanda's character just imagine that she was kidnapped or did it really happen and is her sister suffering the same fate? The writing is overall pretty good, could have been better in some places, but overall it's good. The action is average, still well done, but it's the same kind of stuff you'll see in many other films of this genre. Something that I really liked was the dialogue, especially between two characters in particular, won't say who because of potential spoilers. I suggest this film due to it's anxiety inducing thrills and the strong lead performance by Seyfried. 7/10 for Gone (2012).

Currently watching this. Like it. At around halfway now. Story is quite unpredictable. It could go in any way. I'm real stoked about seeing the rest of it.Checking the movie's prospects out on Wikipedia, I was surprised to see that it is considered a failure, and that there are so many people putting it down. From what I've seen so far, I can just conclude that there are lots and lots of people who expect something totally unrealistic from their movie experiences, and when they don't get even-they-don't-know-what, they gripe all huffy and disgruntled and bring down the overall scores.Objectively seen, it's a tense psychological thriller, with Amanda Seyfried starring as a very intense, very watchable protagonist. She gives a damn fine performance, so what in thunderation more could the people want?I will be back sometime in the next week with my review. Meanwhile, I have the rest of the movie to look forward to. Early on in the movie I realized that the title could be interpreted several ways. Missing, mad, eventually shot dead? But now I'm speculating the girl's talking the truth, there is a guy stalking her. I'm suspecting that detective guy. He is the wolf in sheep's clothing.Addendum, 8 December 2014. Okay, so I was completely barking up the wrong tree. Good movie. Amanda was great! More than great!

Just viewed "Gone" for the second time, and I find the movie a strong genre piece. "The Fugitive" is another great thriller, but in "Gone" the supporting roles are much less developed and the storyline comes with minor flaws and plot holes- but that's no bad thing: Thus Amanda Seyfried's character becomes the main driver, and You are lead to see things from her (maybe/maybe not)distorted viewpoint. A lot of facial close-ups, showing her ability to portray a genuine sense of both fear and determination, puts You right inside her mind. You want to like her, but she keeps You skeptical of her sanity till the end. Great thriller with a strong Amanda Seyfried, on par with Witherspoon's performance in "Freeway". 6,5 stars.

The ending is so incredibly wonderful and unexpected (on two counts)! I was fast-forwarding through the really scary parts and forcing myself to breathe deeply near the end. I hate seeing victimization of anyone who is rendered helpless, but particularly victimization of women and children. Cowardly criminals, miscarriage of justice and police gaffes are also my pet peeves... too much of that exists in real life. So I was reluctant to watch this film, although I do love a thriller. There was no need for me to hesitate. This is about a strong central woman character who is confident and brave, and so wonderful to watch the ending!!! Bravo Amanda Seyfriend and all connected with this film. I had to rewind and watch the ending several times, I enjoyed it so much.