There are movies that you totally expect to be great.
One that comes to mind is the hugely disappointing "Righteous Kill" starring Al Pacino and Robert Deniro.
Then there are movies that you totally expect nothing from.
A movie that by just looking at the description at a glance give you a B Movie feel.
Taken is not a B movie.
Not only is it better than Righteous Kill, but its extremely entertaining.
It is action packed and truly deserves a theater run. Though I don't think it will get one.
Taken stars Liam Niesen as a former spy who relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been abducted.
The first 20 minute set up is typical but everything after is just pure action.
Taken has been pushed back a few times and its now slated for January 2009.
If you have a chance to pick up a copy at a DVD Import store, you will not regret it.
Hopefully this will be on Blu Ray because I will definitely add it to my HIGH DEF rack.
In closing. Liam Niesen is the farthest person one would think as an Action Star. After you see this movie, you will put that thought to rest.
PS: The only thing that bothered me about the movie was that Maggie Grace (LOST) plays his 17 year old daughter. She's 25. She does act the part though.
One that comes to mind is the hugely disappointing "Righteous Kill" starring Al Pacino and Robert Deniro.
Then there are movies that you totally expect nothing from.
A movie that by just looking at the description at a glance give you a B Movie feel.
Taken is not a B movie.
Not only is it better than Righteous Kill, but its extremely entertaining.
It is action packed and truly deserves a theater run. Though I don't think it will get one.
Taken stars Liam Niesen as a former spy who relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been abducted.
The first 20 minute set up is typical but everything after is just pure action.
Taken has been pushed back a few times and its now slated for January 2009.
If you have a chance to pick up a copy at a DVD Import store, you will not regret it.
Hopefully this will be on Blu Ray because I will definitely add it to my HIGH DEF rack.
In closing. Liam Niesen is the farthest person one would think as an Action Star. After you see this movie, you will put that thought to rest.
PS: The only thing that bothered me about the movie was that Maggie Grace (LOST) plays his 17 year old daughter. She's 25. She does act the part though.
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