Liam Neeson Taken

 i mentioned this movie’s reivew by some others in a previous post,  but however i just want to highlight this brilliant film myself.  by no means is this a complicated thiller.  it’s about an ex special forces operative who’s daughter is kidnapped by some smugglers/traffickers at a paris airport. ok that is simple enough right?  straight forward and simple because that pretty much is it.

this movie uses the same approach that films like bourne and the new bond films have used, the shaky action cam.  the use of the handheld camera instead of a steady cam, ensures that you can feel the fights and experience it more.  and this movie, uses it to it’s advantage.  some films, like the recent quantum of solace used it to a point where it annoys you but here it is just enough to ad to the film.

the movie takes a little bit of time setting up the characters, a full 25 minutes.  but once it hits that point the movie never lets up, and you just know that liam neeson is gonna just leave a bunch of people destroyed behind him.  there is a moment, when he realises that his daughter is in danger a switch turns on.  and it is just awesome.

liam neeson is 52 according to imdb, but he is in fine form in this film.  he looks sharp, and hits every fight scene with control and ease.  if you like action, then go watch it. if you’re looking for a compelling and dramatic story, there might be 30 seconds of that.  there are so many quotable moments, and just many “holy crap” moments. it’s a great film watch it when it comes out or if it’s out in your country already.

cheers,