Ford’s film attempts to depict this issue and its consequences, but doesn’t treat it as authentically as needed for such sensitive material, lacking the heart required to elicit audience empathy.

This thriller should have you on the ledge of your seat, however the end result is not really worth the climb.

The lazy broad strokes taken within the script are what ultimately contribute to this dull and tedious experience.

At some point, Boyle writes himself into a creative corner with a premise this spare and skeletal.