Taken 3 attempts a different approach for the series, moving away from the standard rescue plot toward something resembling an action-on-the-run story, though it falls short of its goal. The storyline seems less strong than those of the initial films, filled with foreseeable developments and missing genuine suspense. The writing has difficulty establishing a compelling narrative thread, which makes it seem like an ex…

I’m willing to overlook the shaky camera work designed to conceal Liam Neeson's limitations, accept the predictable reliance on bigger explosions as budgets increase in these kinds of series, and even tolerate a plot device similar to what caused controversy in _Taken 3_. However, I find it impossible to excuse just how absurdly illogical the film becomes after its midpoint. Roughly every few minutes, my roommate or …

I had anticipation for this film, and I must admit I was somewhat let down. It’s an acceptable action movie, though the script could have been better. A significant portion of the film is quite good; in fact, it's very good. However, certain key scenes really bring it down to a rather average level, in my opinion. The plot is fairly standard—not particularly clever or original. When Hollywood attempts a third inst…

Liam Neeson is back as his familiar ex-CIA operative, Bryan Mills, for what's presented as the final installment in the ‘Taken’ series. This action crime thriller, directed by Olivier Megaton and with writing credits to Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, feels tired and lacks energy. It seems those involved were attempting to extract every last bit of potential from the franchise before bringing the trilogy to a disap…

It stands on its own as a decent film, despite being connected to TAKEN. I must say, I did find it enjoyable, but tying it to 'Taken' and making it the third installment proved to be a detriment. The story felt disconnected from what came before, especially when considering that beyond the actors returning from earlier films, the narrative takes place in an entirely new setting. While the phone call between father…