Ransom

Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: November 8, 1996

2.2	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 276 Ratings

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bdjudeFeb 14, 2018

A good movie again went underrating ! This will keep you glued to the seat till it ends, guaranteed. The plot is pragmatic no flows either.

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LoRevisorAug 13, 2016

WTF????? What is wrong with the stupid public gaving negative reviews...

A very solid Ron Howard movie about kidnapping, Mel Gibson is Perfect as ever here, Rene Russo is great, and the co. stars too, Some Iconic scenes of 1990's moviesWTF????? What is wrong with the stupid public gaving negative reviews...

A very solid Ron Howard movie about kidnapping, Mel Gibson is Perfect as ever here, Rene Russo is great, and the co. stars too, Some Iconic scenes of 1990's movies you find here!!!… Expand

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TubeyJun 30, 2015

The star of this isn't Mel Gibson (although his performance here is up there with his career best), but rather Gary Sinise, who in the role of Jimmy Shaker has portrayed one of the most criminally underrated villains in modern cinema.The star of this isn't Mel Gibson (although his performance here is up there with his career best), but rather Gary Sinise, who in the role of Jimmy Shaker has portrayed one of the most criminally underrated villains in modern cinema. Genuinely cold, terrifying and chilling in his persona.

The movie itself is very well delivered and holds up almost 20 years later. The mob connection subplot is the weakest thread of the script and isn't played out as well as it could have been, but the pacing is excellent throughout, the suspense nailed down to an artform and is a thoroughly enjoyable watch.… Expand

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SchueliSep 3, 2022

Jor, war ganz okay. Erinnerte mich irgendwie an "Heavy Rain" so ein bisschen, auch wenn die Story in eine andere Richtung am Ende geht. Kann man sich mal anschauen.

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eva3si0nNov 20, 2017

From where there are so much negative responses? The movie has turned out not bad. The plot is registered not badly, there are several excellent subject twists. It is just not the bad thriller with stealing, it is difficult to make somethingFrom where there are so much negative responses? The movie has turned out not bad. The plot is registered not badly, there are several excellent subject twists. It is just not the bad thriller with stealing, it is difficult to make something unique with such format. Mal Gibson has played not badly, not Mad Max of course, but at the worthy level.… Expand

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ThisIsSparta666Jan 16, 2017

Mr. Howard has made Ransom in the same clean, swift, logical style that sent his "Apollo 13" into orbit, resulting in a spellbinding crime tale that delivers surprises right down to the wire.

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PAMAJan 16, 2017

Mr. Howard has made Ransom in the same clean, swift, logical style that sent his "Apollo 13" into orbit, resulting in a spellbinding crime tale that delivers surprises right down to the wire.

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Pama300Dec 11, 2016

Mr. Howard has made Ransom in the same clean, swift, logical style that sent his "Apollo 13" into orbit, resulting in a spellbinding crime tale that delivers surprises right down to the wire.

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MinecraftFMar 29, 2017

Mr. Howard has made Ransom in the same clean, swift, logical style that sent his "Apollo 13" into orbit, resulting in a spellbinding crime tale that delivers surprises right down to the wire.

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andy24king24Jan 24, 2019

When I first went to see this it was an 18. Wow can’t believe it’s 1996 when this great thriller was made. Ok firstly it’s not a classic and it won’t be in many people’s top tens but the thing I like about this, it’s not your typical kidnapWhen I first went to see this it was an 18. Wow can’t believe it’s 1996 when this great thriller was made. Ok firstly it’s not a classic and it won’t be in many people’s top tens but the thing I like about this, it’s not your typical kidnap thriller. Ron Howard directs. Mel Gibson & Rene Russo star. Their boy Bradley Nolte (yes Nick Nolte’s son) gets kidnapped, the kidnappers want $2 million or the kid dies. Simple. But things don’t always go to plan as everyone knows. Just watch Man On Fire again a brilliant revenge thriller. But it’s the tension, the suspense, the twists and some very good performances from the cast. And Gary Sinise after his awesome performance in Apollo 13 turns in a very creepy but brilliant performance as the cop/baddie. I thinks it’s a brilliant thriller with a lot potential and yes some people won’t like it, that’s opinions and films for ya.… Expand

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Steven1981Mar 22, 2020

Ransom is a 1996 crime thriller starring Mel Gibson, Delroy Lindo, Rene Russo and Gary Sinise...... Gibson plays Tom Mullen who's a millionaire and has a wife named Kate Mullen who's played by actress Rene Russo in the movie... Some weirdoRansom is a 1996 crime thriller starring Mel Gibson, Delroy Lindo, Rene Russo and Gary Sinise...... Gibson plays Tom Mullen who's a millionaire and has a wife named Kate Mullen who's played by actress Rene Russo in the movie... Some weirdo named Jimmy Shaker (Gary Sinise) who's actually a cop believe it or not kidnaps Tom Mullen's (Mel Gibson) son and holds him for ransom demanding money or something while Mel Gibson is still trying find out who the kidnappers are and where they are and where his son is. It's a race against time to find his son alive instead of dead and Tom Mullen (Gibson) must follow Shakers (Gary Sinise) demands and cooperate however Shaker is not alone as the kidnapper because others are working with him and hiding the boy... Ransom is full of riveting performances, suspense, tension, intrigue and fairly decent acting. Violence and bad language is ever present in Ransom too and fairly well made I guess most of it.… Expand

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DogeGamer2015Oct 26, 2020

Es tensa, dramática y muy épica, es una de las mejores películas de Mel Gibson.
¡TOTALMENTE RECOMENDADA!

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SimpsonFansJan 16, 2017

Mr. Howard has made Ransom in the same clean, swift, logical style that sent his "Apollo 13" into orbit, resulting in a spellbinding crime tale that delivers surprises right down to the wire.

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Tiber5Jan 16, 2017

Mr. Howard has made Ransom in the same clean, swift, logical style that sent his "Apollo 13" into orbit, resulting in a spellbinding crime tale that delivers surprises right down to the wire.

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Creepers200Jan 16, 2017

Mr. Howard has made Ransom in the same clean, swift, logical style that sent his "Apollo 13" into orbit, resulting in a spellbinding crime tale that delivers surprises right down to the wire.

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EndermanJan 17, 2017

Mr. Howard has made Ransom in the same clean, swift, logical style that sent his "Apollo 13" into orbit, resulting in a spellbinding crime tale that delivers surprises right down to the wire.

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