It has been several years since I saw this movie; however, as I today in 2023 read about the hostages in Gaza, I recalled this movie about Daniel Rye. It is such a powerful story and it has stuck in my mind since. The movie is superbly acted but more importantly the director did an absolutely amazing job capturing both the pure bad luck of getting captured, the evil of the ISIS captors, and the emotional rollercoaster of the hostages as some are killed and some are freed. There are some amazing scenes from the family back in Europe trying to collect ransom money in particular the mother. The actors portraying Daniel and the hostage negotiator are phenomenal. This movie will stay with you for a very long time.
Review of Held for Ransom
