Ransom!: Original vs Remake - Was either any good?

A desperate kidnapping. A shocking decision. And two very different versions of one of the most intense ransom stories ever put on screen.In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the gripping thriller Ransom!, starring Glenn Ford, before comparing it with the high-stakes Hollywood remake Ransom, starring Mel Gibson and directed by Ron Howard.The original 1956 film shocked audiences with its tense premise: a wealthy father whose son is kidnapped decides to turn the tables on the criminals by offering the ransom money as a bounty on the kidnappers themselves. Forty years later, the 1996 remake expanded the story with bigger drama, modern action, and one of the most famous lines in thriller history.Mart and Trev break down the intense moral dilemma, the performances, the suspense, and the biggest changes between the two films, asking whether the remake improves the thriller or whether the original still delivers the ultimate ransom standoff.Does the 1956 classic still hold the tension…or does the 1996 remake raise the stakes?Give me back my son.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - ⁠ @LittleFoilFish ⁠Mart & TrevSubscribe to our Podcast - ⁠ @TheDejaReview TIMESTAMP00:00 Introduction to Deja Review01:53 Exploring the Original Ransom!16:52 Diving into the Ransom Remake29:10 Gary Sinise32:35 Comparisons and Final Thoughts.34:44 5 to 1: Mel Gibson45:27 Episode Wrap up#thedejareview #moviepodcast #ransom #GlennFord #donnareed #melgibson #garysinise #renerusso #ronhoward #filmchat #moviereview #movielovers #podcastrecommendations #ThrillerMovies #classicmovies #movieremakes #crimethrillers #90smovies