On The Line -

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

The ending is the most controversial aspect. While some found it a clever twist, others felt it was absurd and ruined the preceding film. Key Takeaways On the Line Movie Review | Common Sense Media On the Line

On the Line is a 2022 thriller written and directed by Romuald Boulanger that focuses on a "one-location" plot, following an abrasive radio DJ whose family is kidnapped during his night shift. The film is available on platforms like Netflix. The film features a dramatic, highly divisive twist

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. Key Takeaways On the Line Movie Review |

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

The film does a good job of building suspense early on, utilizing the radio station setting effectively.

“A vengeful caller sending a frazzled shock-jock on an overnight odyssey isn't a bad idea.” Rotten Tomatoes