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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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44 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By Dash Riprock
Format:DVD
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.
87 of 100 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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.
43 of 50 people found the following review helpful
By Adam Jackson
Format:DVD
Superior action thriller, with an 80's style linear plot but with 90's sensibilties. Really enjoyed this - the action was gritty and on the
whole grounded in reality - and Liam Neeson was more than convincing at the Bourne style hand to hand combat, and firearm handling, as well as playing an essentially hard man role with a strong sense of dignity and morality.
The Paris locations, and Albanian gangs made for an interesting change as well!
Yes, it's predictable but refreshingly free of the usual malaise of trying to be clever & twisty and then dissapearing where the sun don't shine.
It's violent, but perhaps not to the extent of say, Death Sentence, and Liam Neeson does seem to beat/torture/shoot everything that moves!
There are some grim scenes involving the young girls being trafficked that only serve to increase your desire for Neeson to punch even harder or shoot an assailant 5 times rather than 2!
whole grounded in reality - and Liam Neeson was more than convincing at the Bourne style hand to hand combat, and firearm handling, as well as playing an essentially hard man role with a strong sense of dignity and morality.
The Paris locations, and Albanian gangs made for an interesting change as well!
Yes, it's predictable but refreshingly free of the usual malaise of trying to be clever & twisty and then dissapearing where the sun don't shine.
It's violent, but perhaps not to the extent of say, Death Sentence, and Liam Neeson does seem to beat/torture/shoot everything that moves!
There are some grim scenes involving the young girls being trafficked that only serve to increase your desire for Neeson to punch even harder or shoot an assailant 5 times rather than 2!
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,...Don't share a cab in Paris!
When Liam's daughter is kidnapped in Paris, nothing will stop him from getting her back. Action packed thriller, get this and taken 2 for a really good night in - unless you prefer... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Robert Wright
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suspence
Good film, very watchable. Was looking for a film to get my teeth into, and this film did keep my attention all the way through.
Published 14 days ago by Ms. Pamela Preece
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good price for a good film very entertaining would recommend this film for a Saturday night viewing would use again
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Brilliant film which has made a tremendous difference to my life. I can't tell you how richer I am as a result of having viewed this film.
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Wasn't expecting much from this but we were pleasantly surprised at how good a film it is! Thouroughly enjoyable film
Published 1 month ago by Ta2dale
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In your face action.
Which is exactly what you would expect from Liam Neesan. Bad guys never win in these movies, Liam sees to that.
Published 1 month ago by Mr Robert L Sweeney
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Great
It arrived earlier than when it was due. Good price with no additional P+P. It had never been used before and the film itself also deserves 5 stars!
Published 1 month ago by Louise76
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fantastic film, one of those type of films which you can watch over and over again. Would recommend to others
Published 1 month ago by mrs emma vamplew
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The DVD itself was fine. But the case itself was covered in a white powder which if I'm correct is methadone!!! It's just lucky that I don't have kids to be honest. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rgt
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I enjoyed this film enough to want to watch 'Taken 2' as well. With Liam Neeson starring, it generally guarantees a good plot and this is no exception. Just sit back and enjoy.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. P. Hemsley
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