However,Ransombrings something completely new to the table.

By the movie’s climax, this subversion helps create one of my favorite movie twists ever.

He alerts his father by standing hidden in the hallway, with Nolte delivering an outstanding acting display.

Mel Gibson In On The Line

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Ron Howard’sRansomrelies more upon the drama of the movie’s twists than the exploitation of genre tropes.

Ron Howard’sRansomrelies more upon the drama of the movie’s twists than the exploitation of genre tropes.

Gibson and Sinise share several captivating moments on-screen, constantly keeping the audience guessing.

Mel Gibson in a tense moment on the phone in Ransom

These powerful performances make the movie’s final shocking twist even more rewarding.

Of course, it’sRansom’s shocking kidnapper twist that really makes it memorable.

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