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Michael P @TheeMichael-jai 5d It isn't awful for what it is-- and it certainly isn't anything but a dad movie. See more azeem H @Azeem1 Jul 8 To see that Empire gave this one star when it first came out is a genuine surprise. This film is an absolute classic in action and Liam Neeson monologuing. Yes it's jingoistic, yes it's quite racist. Yet that's why we love it. See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 26 Taken is proof that a simple premise, executed well, can be incredibly effective. A retired CIA operative has 96 hours to rescue his kidnapped daughter, and the movie wastes almost no time getting there. The stakes are clear from the start, the pacing is relentless, and every scene pushes Bryan Mills closer to his goal. Liam Neeson delivers the performance that reinvented his career. As Bryan Mills, he combines intelligence, quiet confidence, and ruthless determination into one of the most memorable action heroes of the 2000s. His "particular set of skills" speech remains one of the genre's most iconic moments. Director Pierre Morel keeps the tension high throughout, while Maggie Grace gives the story enough emotional grounding to make Bryan's mission feel personal. The plot doesn't break much new ground, and some villains are fairly one-dimensional, but the focused story, brisk pacing, and Neeson's commanding performance make Taken one of the best modern action thrillers. See more Jens B @Jens97 May 30 It’s always those Albanians... Liam Neeson channels Bronson, and the result is a pretty entertaining 90 minutes of film. The only bummer is that the editing and camerawork completely ruin the action. Still, I had plenty of fun. See more Josphat I @RT20563539 May 25 A Particular Set Of skills I don't know who you are. I don't know want you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. What I do have are a particular set of skills. Skills I have aquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that will be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you and I will kill you. This should just summarize what you should expect in this movie. One of my best action kidnap movies you will ever see. See more Isaac E. @ChristianCinemaCritic May 25 Plot conveniences aside, this is an absolute blast. See more Read all reviews

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