I saw this movie tonight on TV and must tell you that I was prompted to see this movie because of the catchy promos. ‘Taken’ is an absolute smasher. A roller-coaster ride, keeps you on the edge of your seats despite the fact that it’s an out and out action movie. No element of suspense in this! All credit goes to the tight screenplay and some well-orchestrated action sequences. Still can’t believe it that I had missed this movie in 2008 :-/

Some action movies are good because of the blend of humour and action, some are good because of the explosions, some are good because of the fights. And in Taken, it’s the fights, pure and simple. Plus, Liam Neeson. He’s a beast in this movie.

It takes a little time to get going, but that’s the point: you’re thrust into this guy’s life, and while you know he’s a bad dude from the skills he displays while bodyguarding, it’s not until the action REALLY ramps up that pace suddenly goes from first to fifth gear, and you get sucked right in. The quiet parts of the movie are good, but like I said before: it’s all about the fight scenes, and they are AMAZING. And Neeson’s such a good actor that he completely sells the physicality while still embodying the quiet moments. I could easily watch this again. And again.