Ransom is a movie about a wealthy businessman, Tom Mullen, who has his son kidnapped by an egotistical man who has assembled a small gang to help him bring in a $2 million ransom. However, Mullen (Gibson) grows tired of the FBI vs. the kidnapper game and begins to take matters into his own hands. This is where the fun begins as Mullen tries desperately to regain his son with a plan of his own. His wife (Russo), after FBI's insistence, turns against her husbands vigilante decisions which adds yet another dimension to the movie. Meanwhile the son's (played by 10-year-old Brawley Nolte, son of Nick Nolte) life is hanging from a loose string.
Mel again turns out another outstanding performance as the angered father, Tom Mullen. The emotional climaxes and changes are handled with ease by this experienced actor. Also featured in this movie is the second teaming of Russo and Gibson together since Lethal Weapon 3, which again works magic on the screen. Gary Sinise (Forest Gump, Apollo 13) is also brilliant in his portrayal of the cop, Jimmy Shaker and Delroy Lindo (Clockers, Malcolm X) excels as Agent Hawkins, the head of the FBI operation.
Overall, this movie is full of action and suspense. It is a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat as well as tear at your heartstrings. This, in my opinion, belongs in the top 5 movies of the year. So if you are bored or just want to see an awesome movie, go see Ransom. You won't be disappointed.
Ransom is playing on three screens at White City on the Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury across from East Side Mario's.