I wasn’t looking for anything complicated tonight, just a straightforward action movie, and this one did exactly what I wanted. Liam Neeson is great here; it’s easy to understand why he became so popular doing these kinds of roles. The cinematography was the weakest part—it used that shaky camera style, seemingly trying to copy something like the *Bourne* films. Still, it's a fun movie that doesn't drag on too long, …

It didn’t quite spark the revitalization of revenge films that some people claim it did, but it was still enjoyable to watch. _Taken_ certainly relies on familiar tropes, and those clichés are apparent almost immediately. Within just a few minutes, we learn that Neeson's character is separated from his wife, who has moved on with a well-off husband—a man of intellect, perhaps, but not someone who could handle himself…

This action movie benefits from Liam Neeson’s presence, which helps prevent it from fading into obscurity; without that, the experience would have been pretty bland. The rest of the actors, who are mostly European, don’t quite inspire confidence. Frankly, I remained largely indifferent throughout.

It’s an excellent action and thriller film, easily justifying its 7.9 rating on IMDb. Those who have given it extremely low scores appear to be upset about seeing French government officials depicted as corrupt – a portrayal that isn't entirely inaccurate. I’m usually a fan of Liam Neeson, so his presence in the movie immediately made me feel positive toward it. He portrays a tough character—a former CIA agent who…

This is easily among the very finest movies I’ve ever seen—if you disregard the fact that they created a sequel. It's a terrific motion picture about Liam Neeson working to rescue his daughter, who is located in France and being offered for sale to whoever will pay the most. The film delivers a lot of action alongside solid performances and really impressive fight choreography.