On The Line Today
Elvis must stay on the air and follow Gary’s instructions while trying to locate him, leading to intense psychological pressure in the closed setting of the radio station.
“A vengeful caller sending a frazzled shock-jock on an overnight odyssey isn't a bad idea.” Rotten Tomatoes On the Line
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". Elvis must stay on the air and follow
The film does a good job of building suspense early on, utilizing the radio station setting effectively. 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.