Gibson was once one of the biggest actors in Hollywood, whether it was Mad Max, Lethal Weapon, What Women Want, or his ascent into filmmaking with Braveheart andThe Passion of the Christ(which is still thehighest-grossing R-rated movie of all timein the US).
However, controversies in the mid-2000s saw his star fall, leading to a number of starring roles in bargain bin movies and other low-budget films.
One such title is On the Line, now available onNetflix. It follows Elvis Cooney (Gibson), a radio host who takes a terrifying call from a man threatening to kill his entire family. “To save loved ones, the radio host will have to play a survival game and the only way to win is to find out the identity of the criminal,” the synopsis reads.
It’s currently at number four on Netflix’s top 10 chart, behind Irish Wish, Damsel, and Shirley — and, unlike most critics, viewers have been enjoying it. “On The Line with Mel Gibson from Romuald Boulanger is a fantastic movie, thanks for showing it,” one usertweeted.
“This movie On the Line on Netflix got me hooked within the first 10 minutes,” anotherwrote. “On the Line on Netflix really had me feeling 100 emotions but good movie,” a thirdposted. “Mel Gibson and the entire cast did absolutely fabulous in the On The Line movie! It’s on Netflix. Whew. What a ride,” a fourthwrote.
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Cameron Frew is Deputy TV & Movies Editor on Dexerto’s UK team. He’s an action movie aficionado, ’80s obsessive, and Oscars enthusiast. He loves Invincible, but he’s also a fan of The Boys, the MCU, The Chosen, and much more. He has previously written for LadBible, UniLad, and Flickering Myth. You can contact him at: cameron.frew@dexerto.com.
