Product Details

• Actors: Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise, Rene Russo, Brawley Nolte, Delroy Lindo
• Directors: Ron Howard
• Writers: Alexander Ignon, Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum, Richard Price
• Producers: Adam Schroeder, Aldric La'auli Porter, Brian Grazer
• Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD, Special Edition, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Unknown)
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Touchstone Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: March 23, 2004
• Run Time: 121 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00015YVDG
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,954 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Ransom (Special Edition)" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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RANSOM:SPECIAL EDITION - DVD Movie

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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MARVELOUS MEL-O-DRAMA, April 29, 2004

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Michael Butts (Berkeley Springs, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ransom (Special Edition) (DVD)

RANSOM is probably Ron Howard's most fully realized film to date. Howard helms a tense, literate script, without letting its potential maudlin come through. Mel Gibson, who has "ruined" his career with the 350 million dollar+ gross of THE PASSION OF CHRIST (Notice tongue in cheek, folks) shows us what a powerfully commanding actor he can be. His role as the tortured, yet committed, father is beautifully performed. Mel doesn't parlay his looks into establishing his popularity. The Australian is a very good actor, and in some ways, has never been recognized for the fact. Rene Russo is amazing, too. Starting off in a cool, I've got things under control aura, she melts into a desperate, crazed, and passionate woman who loves her husband dearly, but can't believe he's risking their son's life. Gary Sinise once again brings a mercurial sense of villainy to his role as the mastermind behind the kidnapping, and his coldhearted murders only enforce his psychosis; Delroy Lindo as the head FBI agent gives a sturdy, tense and compassionate portrayal; Lili Taylor is devastating to watch as she crumbles under the pressure of her part in the kidnapping, but her cold hearted willignness to kill the little boy is frightening; Liv Schrieber and Donnie Wahlberg as the brothers are convincing, in view of their relatively little time on screen.
I liked this film a lot because it touched my emotions in the way a thriller of this type should. Nail bitingly good, it's one of Gibson and Howard's best works.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Thriller!, July 14, 2002

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Barron Laycock "Labradorman" (Temple, New Hampshire United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ransom (DVD)

Although this is actually a remake of a 1940s film in which the protagonist turns the tables unexpectedly on his child's kidnappers, this very well produced film directed by Ron Howard is quite contemporary and sophisticated. Mel Gibson shines as the controversial developer who has had shady dealings with union reps on his way to fantastic wealth, and is pursued unsuccessfully by the FBI even while they are suddenly called in to help on his son's kidnapping. When things go from bad to worst, Gibson takes control of the negotiation, and suddenly all hell breaks loose.

This is an entertaining and quite suspenseful film, wth a terrific supporting cast that includes Rene Russo as Gibson's wife, Gary Senise as a duplicitous local cop, and Mark Wahlberg as one of the kidnappers. The plot takes some interesting twists and turns, and although it is nt predictable, all works out quite well in the end. Or does it. In order to see, you'll just have to watch this very well made suspense thriller for yourself. Enjoy!

28 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars WATCH OUT! This title is NOT anamorphic!, March 19, 2004

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bunkaroo "bunkaroo" (Chicago West Suburbs, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ransom (Special Edition) (DVD)

While I think the movie is great, I thought everyone should be warned that this is the exact same non-anamorphic transfer as the previous release. Amazon's technical details are in error. The back is absent of any 16x9 markings. Popping the movie in confirmed this. Stay away if you're looking to upgrade from the first disc.