Proof of Life (2000)

In Proof of Life Russell Crowe plays an expert kidnapping and ransom negotiator who is brought in to help Meg Ryan win the release of her husband David Morse after he is abducted by guerillas while working on a dam in a fictional South American country. This film stays consistently just above that line where it would otherwise lose my attention, its just interesting enough and I kind of marveled at that, being just barley not boring is a real accomplishment. A vary talky film interspersed with scenes of Morse's captivity, it tops off with a well done and reasonably tense hostage rescue sequence. Perfect supporting part for David Caruso. **1/2