What was already a turbulent family vacation turns deadly when a fugitive (Kevin Bacon)



and his crew kidnap river rafting guide Gail (Meryl Streep),



her husband Tom (David Strathairn)



& their son in this thriller from Curtis Hanson



(who went on to direct L.A. Confidential). As they steer toward a series of dangerous rapids, the criminals force Gail to abandon Tom, who immediately embarks on a courageous mission to save his family.



Rated PG-13 1 hour 48 minutes 1994

2.25 stars. (Dale-2; David-2.5 stars) Had a small deaf role (the grandpa was deaf and the mother was a teacher of the deaf). They use sign language to save themselves (a not uncommon role). Movie was drawn out and we couldn't really get into it.