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Deadly Ransom
A wealthy banker and his daughter are kidnapped by a gang of thugs. The girl's boyfriend, who serves in the special units of the US Navy, is in possession of particular psychic powers. It will be thanks to these powers he will discover the place where the two abducted were locked.
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Plot Summary
A group of mercenaries, led by the ruthless "The Kid", kidnaps the daughter of a wealthy businessman. They demand a massive ransom, but their plan quickly unravels when their getaway is jeopardized. As tensions rise within the group and law enforcement closes in, the mercenaries find themselves in a desperate fight for survival and a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Critical Reception
Deadly Ransom received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its predictable plot and uninspired action sequences. While some acknowledged the competent performances of its lead actors, the film was generally seen as a forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a derivative plot that offers little originality.
Action sequences are often uninspired and fail to generate significant excitement.
Performances are adequate but do not elevate the material significantly.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews and ratings for Deadly Ransom (1998) is not readily available or consistently reported.
Fun Fact
Although Jason Patric and Kelly Hu were cast in lead roles, the film did not achieve significant critical or commercial success, often being overlooked in their filmographies.
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