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Ransom
1996
***
Director: Ron Howard
Cast: Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo, Lili Taylor

A twisty and entertaining kidnap drama about a millionaire, played by Mel Gibson, whose son is held for ransom. The actual kidnapping scene is suspenceful, but even at his best Ron Howard directs mediocre films.