Ransom is a good thriller. The plot really kept me interested, thanks to some surprisingly twists, good dialogue and very good acting. Although Ron Howard didn't spent much time giving the villains a background, he succeeded in making them believable, human characters. There are several scenes with lots of tension in it, you really don't need big shoot outs, explosions etcetera to make an exciting movie. The actors and actresses all turned in fine performances, especially Mel Gibson. Although I liked the movie, it isn't flawless. The subplot concerning the bribe suddenly disappeared. I think real kidnappers would have reacted differently on Tom Mullen's unexpected action. And the final scenes weren't as convincing as the rest of the movie. Despite these flaws, I really liked this movie. My vote: 7 out of 10.
