Abducted

Okay for Made-for-TV Movie but DVD Cover is Misleading
Abducted is about what you would expect for a movie made for TV. The film was first broadcast on Lifetime as "Layover", but the name was updated apparently so that the DVD might appeal to a broader audience. The DVD cover features a member of the cast (Tara Erica Moore), but it in no way reflects any parts of this movie. For the most part, Abducted is a cross between "Taken" and "The Devil Wears Prada."

Abducted follows the story of a pampered executive of a luxury hotel chain who constantly mistreats her personal assistant. After her plane trip is diverted by bad weather, the mean-spirited exec ends up at a cheap hotel in Detroit. She becomes tangled up with Russian sex traffickers, and it's up to her assistant, her security chief, and the FBI to save her.

The good news about Abducted is that it's actually shot fairly well by a first time director, with good lighting and color correction. Which is a surprise considering this was a film by Asylum, responsible...

Abducted is Layover
I watched this movie on television where it debuted as Layover. I thought it was a bit choppy in sections but it wasn't a total mess like some television movies can be. I mostly turned in because Joe Lando was in it. But I decided to purchase the DVD,even though the name was changed and the front cover picture has nothing to do with the plot. I have to say I am glad I bought the DVD. The chopped out scenes were added back and it made the movie flow and more interesting to me. Things about the kidnapping and character attitudes in places were made to fit more easily. And I was pleasantly surprised to see a new scene with Joe in it. The disc also has some bloopers and the making of for added fun.

Loved it
Abducted approaches the terrible tragedy that is modern slavery in a clever way as it begins like a comedy only to evolve into a crime drama. Starring Lauren Holly and Kaylee DeFer, the movie is full of action and includes kidnapping, murder, female empowerment, and a happy ending. ... Movie Review: Abducted (2012)