Smuggler's Ransom is a modest film with simple aspirations. It strives to bring home some action entertainment without the worry of foul language, blood, or sexual content.
It starts off with some car tracking shots of a man running to a job, he is a hit-man, and he pulls off his job quite well. As things move along, he transforms from hit-man to hero as he attempts to rescue a girl being held hostage. She is being held for smuggling Bibles, but the real reason is because the captors want a shot at her father. All of this meshes together and builds on itself towards a climactic warehouse shootout.
Despite its low budget, Rice and Noa do well with their material. (Which was nominated for Best Produced Screenplay, mind you.) The performances of the actors is solid and a huge step up from their previous productions.
The Christian message of the film is very strong, which is encouraging to see in this watered-down industry.
The soundtrack, provided by the competent Justin R. Durban, is good but needs a closer listen to fully appreciate it.
Overall, Smuggler's Ransom is a enjoyable family-friendly ride that will surprise you and leave you satisfied.
It starts off with some car tracking shots of a man running to a job, he is a hit-man, and he pulls off his job quite well. As things move along, he transforms from hit-man to hero as he attempts to rescue a girl being held hostage. She is being held for smuggling Bibles, but the real reason is because the captors want a shot at her father. All of this meshes together and builds on itself towards a climactic warehouse shootout.
Despite its low budget, Rice and Noa do well with their material. (Which was nominated for Best Produced Screenplay, mind you.) The performances of the actors is solid and a huge step up from their previous productions.
The Christian message of the film is very strong, which is encouraging to see in this watered-down industry.
The soundtrack, provided by the competent Justin R. Durban, is good but needs a closer listen to fully appreciate it.
Overall, Smuggler's Ransom is a enjoyable family-friendly ride that will surprise you and leave you satisfied.