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45 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critics What's this?

User Score
6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Starring: David Morse, Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe
  • Summary: Peter Bowman (Morse), an American engineer in a Latin American country, is kidnapped for a $3 million dollar ransom. Abandoned by her husband's employer and insurance company, his wife Alice (Ryan) refuses to give up on his life. She takes on the task of bringing him home but quickly realizes she can't do that without help. An expert in "K & R" (Kidnap & Ransom), Terry Thorne (Crowe) is Alice's best and only hope for saving Peter. (Warner Bros.)… Expand
  • Director: Taylor Hackford
  • Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Romance
  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 135 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 29
  3. Negative: 5 out of 29
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Marc Caro
    75
    The movie delivers on its own terms. It may emerge a bit bruised and tattered around the edges, but its ever-beating heart provides the ultimate Proof of Life.
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  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    His (Crowe) emotionally charged performance stands in contrast to Ryan's annoying, movie-star turn.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    30
    It's Rambo with a split hero -- Morse absorbing punishment and Crowe wreaking vengeance.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. cherimich
    7
    Guilty pleasure movie. Russell Crowe makes it worth watching, this is Meg Ryan on the cusp of weird cosmetic procedures, before she became cringe-worthy.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. marquito
    0
    This movie sucks in every single way, despite the racist message that want to show Colombia as a dangerous country, the plot sucks. Its a waste of time and if u intend to buy, please don't do it!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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