Ransom

A wealthy airline magnate, Tom Mullen, has his young son, Sean, kidnapped by a professional crew. As the ransom demand escalates, Mullen, frustrated by the police's inability to retrieve his son, decides to turn the tables on the kidnappers. He publicly offers the ransom money as a reward for the capture of the perpetrators, thus igniting a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

Ransom received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Mel Gibson's performance and the film's suspenseful action sequences. However, some critics found the plot predictable and questioned the logic of Mullen's unconventional strategy.

• Praised for its high-octane thrills and Gibson's intense performance.
• Criticized for a plot that sometimes strains credulity.
• The film effectively builds suspense despite its conventional narrative.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Ransom' to be an entertaining and suspenseful thriller, appreciating the action and Mel Gibson's commanding presence. Some viewers noted that the plot had predictable elements but still enjoyed the ride.

Mel Gibson reportedly turned down the role of James Bond in 'Tomorrow Never Dies' to make this film.