The Line - On

Mel Gibson is generally seen as carrying the film, offering a gritty performance reminiscent of his older work, though some find it a bit "hammy".

The film features a dramatic, highly divisive twist ending that recontextualizes the events of the movie. Review Summary On the Line

The script is criticized for having weak dialogue, and the pacing drags in the middle. Mel Gibson is generally seen as carrying the

Elvis Cooney (Mel Gibson) is a veteran Los Angeles radio DJ known for his abrasive "shock jock" persona. On the Line

Early in his overnight shift, a man named Gary calls in claiming to have broken into Elvis’s home, threatening to kill his wife and daughter unless Elvis plays a dangerous game on air.