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Liam Neeson stars in this action-packed international thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. When his estranged daughter is kidnapped in Paris, a former spy (Neeson) sets out to find her at any cost. Relying on his special skills, he tracks down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launches a one-man war to bring them to justice and rescue his daughter.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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On paper, Liam Neeson would appear to be an unusual choice to play the heatseeking missile of a man locked onto rescuing his daughter from sex trafficking Albanian hoodlums in Paris. He soon dispels any doubts with a masterful display of pent up vengeance and calmly brutal expertise with cars, guns, knives and fists. Once the kidnap has taken place it's non-stop action as he uses his CIA field skills to track down the baddies and start terminating them with extreme prejudice. Whilst the villains are crudely drawn, the violence is never cartoonish, being from the Bourne school of realism. Okay, it's not the most densely plotted or sophisticated of films, but the pace is relentless and Neeson dominates the screen without ever trying too hard. Highly recommended.
77 of 88 people found the following review helpful
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There are two sides to this movie - the serious one and the fun one.
The serious is that it tells a story based on things that really happen (the women's fate in this movie). My wife just watching these scenes was so horrified and pissed off in the same time that I haven't seen her like that. The bad characters are 100% bad and you feel great when they are taken care of by the enraged father.
The fun part is that the story is very fluent (not believable but you wish you were this guy with his set of skills to do the job that he is doing).
Another idea of Luc Besson - and a brilliant one.
Liam Neeson - I was disappointed when I saw his name in the leading role. But when I saw him in action...he is 100% convincing and excellent in this role.
Looking for a good action movie that will keep you glued to the screen for 1.5h?! - This is your 100% guaranteed pick.
The serious is that it tells a story based on things that really happen (the women's fate in this movie). My wife just watching these scenes was so horrified and pissed off in the same time that I haven't seen her like that. The bad characters are 100% bad and you feel great when they are taken care of by the enraged father.
The fun part is that the story is very fluent (not believable but you wish you were this guy with his set of skills to do the job that he is doing).
Another idea of Luc Besson - and a brilliant one.
Liam Neeson - I was disappointed when I saw his name in the leading role. But when I saw him in action...he is 100% convincing and excellent in this role.
Looking for a good action movie that will keep you glued to the screen for 1.5h?! - This is your 100% guaranteed pick.
26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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Just watched this with my dad. An avid hater of American action movies, and even he was taken by suprise at how good this movie is.
Allot of action movies these days dispenses with the proper feelings and emotions behind revenge and true hatred.
But hell, this one doesnt. In a movie that casts Liam Neeson brilliantly in the lead role of a father hell-bent on finding his daughter, and killing (not bringing those responsible to justice such as other movies these days) the people responsable for his daughters kidnapping, attempted drug grooming and passing into prositution.
This in my opinion, is one of only a few good movies that addresses a persons natural reactions and feelings should something happen to their family. Check out Charles Bronson's 'Death Wish', Jodie Foster's 'The Brave One' and Denzel Washington's 'Man on Fire' as well as this for a accurate depiction of a man or womans true rage if their loved one has been harmed.
As action movies go, this one has it all. It has a couple of good car chase scenes. A combination of brilliant fight scenes, as well as what can be described as a couple of brutal interigations and murders by the lead.
Neeson as i said was brilliant, and my only small gripe is at Famke Janssen who i have liked in other films, but i must admit i found a bit anoying in her small role in this one.
I would definately suggest this movie for someone looking to add to their collection. It is well worthy of a 5 out of 5 considering the trype being released these days! I couldn't bring myself to give it a 4. It just scrapes a 5... Enjoy!
Allot of action movies these days dispenses with the proper feelings and emotions behind revenge and true hatred.
But hell, this one doesnt. In a movie that casts Liam Neeson brilliantly in the lead role of a father hell-bent on finding his daughter, and killing (not bringing those responsible to justice such as other movies these days) the people responsable for his daughters kidnapping, attempted drug grooming and passing into prositution.
This in my opinion, is one of only a few good movies that addresses a persons natural reactions and feelings should something happen to their family. Check out Charles Bronson's 'Death Wish', Jodie Foster's 'The Brave One' and Denzel Washington's 'Man on Fire' as well as this for a accurate depiction of a man or womans true rage if their loved one has been harmed.
As action movies go, this one has it all. It has a couple of good car chase scenes. A combination of brilliant fight scenes, as well as what can be described as a couple of brutal interigations and murders by the lead.
Neeson as i said was brilliant, and my only small gripe is at Famke Janssen who i have liked in other films, but i must admit i found a bit anoying in her small role in this one.
I would definately suggest this movie for someone looking to add to their collection. It is well worthy of a 5 out of 5 considering the trype being released these days! I couldn't bring myself to give it a 4. It just scrapes a 5... Enjoy!
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Better than some of the Bond films
One of the paciest, most violent and exciting thrillers you're ever likely to see, Liam Neeson is an estranged father obsessively driven to rescue his daughter from the evil... Read more
Published 4 days ago by christopher grant
"..TOP THRILLER.."
taken is the best movie of its kind ever made, a first class action thriller that is fantastic from start to finish, Liam Neeson gives his best performance ever, no one has made... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Drury
Lame
Lame is a good work for Taken. This is a bizarre film full of violent acts without consequences. Like if you shoot someone they will just fall over (or do a stunt). Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Pendlebury
great movies
this movie is great. from the begining to the end. action packed and has you glued to the screen. would recommend this movie.
Published 1 month ago by D. matthews
exciting thriller
A great thriller, a brilliant one for Liam Neeson fans. A little violent but not uneccessarily so. I think you would all like a father like this one.
Published 1 month ago by devarro
Brilliant
One of the best films in years in my opinion.
Liam Neeson plays the main character; a man enraged by the love he has for his daughter and the determination to find her... Read more
Liam Neeson plays the main character; a man enraged by the love he has for his daughter and the determination to find her... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A Customer
TAKEN
THIS IS A REALLY GOOD TENSE FILM. IT HAS PLENTY OF MARTIAL ARTS IN IT WHICH ADDS TO THE TENSION. SUPERB ACTION FROM LIAM NEESON. NIC YACHTS TOO LOL. A GOOD NIGHT IN MOVIE ****
Published 2 months ago by yomama
Your arrogance offends me.
Have to say I'm personally surprised at the real high rating here for this one, having read mainly positive reviews, and noting some trust worthy comments from on line friends, I... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Spike Owen
Fantastic Movie
Having bought this dvd i must say its fantastic i watch it all the time, worth watching if your into hard action tho, pritty shocked when i first watched this MOVIE,, BEST MOVIE... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kim Young
Amazing!!
One of my favorite films of all time given the Bluray treatment & some extra scenes makes it even better. If you have never seen this movie then you should! Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. Batten
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