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".
“A vengeful caller sending a frazzled shock-jock on an overnight odyssey isn't a bad idea.” Rotten Tomatoes On the Line
The film features a dramatic, highly divisive twist ending that recontextualizes the events of the movie. Review Summary 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. Early in his overnight shift, a man named
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.
The film does a good job of building suspense early on, utilizing the radio station setting effectively.