Ransom (1996) DVD Reviews

Starring	Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo
Director	Ron Howard
Genres	Audio Descriptive, Thriller

Critics' reviews (6) of Ransom
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In this entertaining remake of a 1956 Glenn Ford thriller, Mel Gibson stars as a maverick tycoon who must decide whether to pay a $2 million ransom for his kidnapped son or take the law into his own hands. There are no prizes for guessing the Die Hard-style avenue Gibson takes, but his method of action is an interesting one. The film suffers overall under Ron Howard's unusually starchy direction and Rene Russo is wasted as Gibson's concerned wife, but Gary Sinise gives his villainous Terminator-like role a few wry twists. Lower your expectations and this overplayed urban combat drama will reward with a few tense moments.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"A crackerjack thriller with some unusually tasty plot twists, RANSOM pays plenty of entertaining dividends....The storytelling is highly efficient...
- Variety
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
They want $2m - chump change to a NY entrepreneur like Tom Mullen (Gibson) when his son's life is on the line. He goes... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Ransom
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Brilliant

Not the best film of all time but some of the acting was very emotive. Fantastic scenes
- - A customer from Leeds, UK
  - Posted 03 Feb 2005 18:01
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

ransom

a grate film from mel gibson
- - A customer from Nottingham
  - Posted 12 Aug 2008 15:45
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Mel is great in this film, your fingernails will be in peril! An absolute corker.
- - A customer from CARLTON
  - Posted 26 Jun 2004 21:52
Most recent members' reviews (2) of Ransom
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i like this film a lot

the story is cleverly told and some great actors in this

i enjoy watching this film and would refer this film most defintely

i have watched this before but i dont tire watching this film again

a good film that doesnt grow old
- - jo2979 from Ilford
  - Posted 28 May 2009 13:01
1 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Please release him and let me go..................

Dreadful!

Ball-busting aggression and stupid macho-man posturing, posing as acting.

If you guessed that I'm slightly biased against modern action heroes (and not just MG) you'd be right!
- - A customer from Scotland
  - Posted 05 Mar 2004 08:16

5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Brilliant

Not the best film of all time but some of the acting was very emotive. Fantastic scenes
- - A customer from Leeds, UK
  - Posted 03 Feb 2005 18:01
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

ransom

a grate film from mel gibson
- - A customer from Nottingham
  - Posted 12 Aug 2008 15:45
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Mel is great in this film, your fingernails will be in peril! An absolute corker.
- - A customer from CARLTON
  - Posted 26 Jun 2004 21:52
Mel at his best!

Another Mel Gibson great movie, highly entertaining edge of your seat thriller! A must rent.
- - A customer from East kilbride
  - Posted 23 May 2005 20:51
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

TOP MOVIE !!!

A headstrong airline tycoon pays the ransom for his abducted son, despite the pleas of his wife and FBI agents, then must gamble on the consequences of attempting to turn the tables on the kidnapper, setting up a gut-wrenching confrontation between the anguished father and the increasingly desperate criminals.
- - A customer from GLASGOW
  - Posted 17 Oct 2005 10:04
Great show.

Mel Gibson at his best. The film had me gripped from start to end.
- - A customer from Northern Ireland
  - Posted 02 Feb 2006 19:14
Ransom

Overall a very good film with enough tension and suspense to keep you hooked. However, the plot develops along a somewhat unbelievable path which drags along for too long.

Mel Gibson saves the film with excellent acting.

A very bloody but good ending.

Highly recommended.
- - ebaby from Northamptonshire
  - Posted 23 Oct 2003 10:52
Gripping!

I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Interesting plot and turn of events. Best Mel Gibson film I've seen.

Plus my man Donnie Wahlberg was in it. Loved that guy since he was a New Kid On The Block.

Thoroughly recommended!
- - Nadia from London, England
  - Posted 08 Jan 2007 20:58
Ransom - Great Viewing.

Mel Gibson is really good in this thriller about the kidnapping of his son, there are other issues going on at the same time and that gives the film flavour. There are some unexpected twists and thrills that will keep you sat on the edge of your seat. Throughout very enjoyable and a worthwhile ending.
- - Cornetto from Lancaster
  - Posted 17 Aug 2007 10:04
GREAT ACTION WITH GREAT EMOTION

A brilliant action film, with great twists. Mel Gibson at his best, well supported by a great cast.
- - A customer from Bromsgrove, England
  - Posted 04 Oct 2007 21:49

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Critics' reviews (6)
In this entertaining remake of a 1956 Glenn Ford thriller, Mel Gibson stars as a maverick tycoon who must decide whether to pay a $2 million ransom for his kidnapped son or take the law into his own hands. There are no prizes for guessing the Die Hard-style avenue Gibson takes, but his method of action is an interesting one. The film suffers overall under Ron Howard's unusually starchy direction and Rene Russo is wasted as Gibson's concerned wife, but Gary Sinise gives his villainous Terminator-like role a few wry twists. Lower your expectations and this overplayed urban combat drama will reward with a few tense moments.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"A crackerjack thriller with some unusually tasty plot twists, RANSOM pays plenty of entertaining dividends....The storytelling is highly efficient...
- Variety
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
They want $2m - chump change to a NY entrepreneur like Tom Mullen (Gibson) when his son's life is on the line. He goes... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
A moderately tense psychological thriller, competently made but only passably interesting.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
"...A tension-packed thriller that will shake your head and rattle your brain..."
- Rolling Stone
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...Clever and exciting moments....Intense work by [Gibson]..."
- Entertainment Weekly
- Posted 11 Mar 2005