Roger Ebert awards the action thriller three stars and gives Mel Gibson kudos for an interesting performance.

Generally favorable review focuses on Ron Howard's directing abilities and argues that the end of the film is over-edited.

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Critique faults the film for failing to give the kidnappers a convincing motive, and contends that Mel Gibson's acting needs improvement.

Review questions the plausibility of this suspenseful film, which stars Mel Gibson and Rene Russo as the wealthy parents of a kidnapped child.

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