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Ransom (Mel Gibson)

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Review

The nightmare of a child's kidnapping has been turned into a slick, calculated thriller which intermittently conveys the pain and suspense of losing one's child. Gibson plays a wealthy airline owner whose nine-year-old son is kidnapped. The story then focuses on the parents and FBI's attempts to deal with the criminals, and the conflict growing within the group of kidnappers. The screenplay (based on a 1956 Glenn Ford film) doesn't take much time setting things up as the kidnapping (a taut scene) occurs rather quickly. Unfortunately, the best plot point in the film, which happens half-way through, had already been given away in the film's trailers. A star vehicle all the way, Gibson makes the most of the anguished father; though the writers don't fully explore his own possibly criminal side.

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DVD Widescreen: $9.99 (Special Edition)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 786936232981
Catalog #: DL1509413

Studio : Disney

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , English Subtitles , French Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 1.85
Extras: Trailers, Deleted Scenes
Features:
Audio commentary: Director Ron Howard
Documentaries: "What Would You Do?" Featurette With Cast & Crew
Captivating Behind-The-Scenes Special With Cast & Filmmakers