It’s an acceptable action thriller. Neeson, Harris, Kinnaman and Holbrook all perform well. The filmmaking itself is solid; however, the story feels quite familiar, despite having a few positive aspects. It's really something you could enjoy without needing to think too hard about it.

Neeson performs admirably; I can’t imagine anyone else being quite as effective in the part. It proved to be a fairly engaging action film, moving along at a brisk pace. It's exactly what you'd expect from a Liam Neeson movie—a plot involving a weapon and someone pursuing or shielding family members from danger. He delivers, as he always does, though the storyline felt familiar, like something I’ve heard before. I…