Review: ‘Mercy Is A Hostage Action Film Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers And Jon Voight
Jonathan Rhys Mathers, Leah Gibson and Jon Voight in Mercy. Photo by Paramount Movies.
"Mercy" is an action film about a hostage situation, starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
Leah Gibson, Sebastian Roberts and Oscar winner Jon Voight.
Tony Dean Smith directed this thriller from a script by Alex Wright.
In this film, ex-military doctor Michelle (Lea Gibson) finds herself in a deadly fight for survival when the Irish mob takes control of the hospital where she works.
This is the hospital where Sean Quinn's brother Ryan (Anthony Konechny) is being treated after being ambushed by Sean (Jonathan Rhys Meyers).
Sean called his father Patrick (Jon Voight) while he was playing golf to tell him the news and they took matters into their own hands...taking over the hospital to try and find Ryan.
When her son Bobby (played by teenage actor Anthony Bolognese) is taken hostage, she is forced to rely on her troubled past and deadly skills as she realizes there is no one left to save the day.
Leah Gibson gives a dynamic and hilarious performance as the female lead, Michelle, where the film showcases her sense of courage, resilience and triumph.
Sebastian Roberts, who plays Ellis, has good chemistry with Leah Gibson and plays an important role in helping her capture the terrorists and rescue the hostages; moreover, the emotional relationship between their two characters and the damaged Ryan allows for greater resonance. With Roberts, the audience may recall the acting work of Casper Van Dien.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers stands out as the antihero Sean, especially in the on-screen battle with his father in the last quarter of the film. Jon Voight owns his Irish accent as they discuss his dysfunction
Overall, Mercy is an exciting and fast-paced action film set in a hospital. It's like Panic Room meets The Room meets Die Hard. Everyone in this cast is memorable.
As Michelle, Leah Gibson captures the elements and feel of Jodie Foster, Brie Larson and Bonnie Bedelia (from the previous films).
There are shootouts, physical fights, plot twists and bomb explosions. While the film is not perfect as it is difficult to follow at times, it is worth a quick watch, especially for those who enjoy drama, mystery, suspense and action. "Mercy" received a B+ rating.
