Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen
A former spy (Neeson) relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter (Grace), who has been forced into the slave trade.
DVD Release Date: May 12, 2009
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November 21, 2009"You don't remember me? We spoke on the phone two days ago. I told you I would find you."
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November 14, 2009''If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you.''
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October 6, 2009Excellent thriller. A must see for anyone who wants a well acted anf violent movie with a good cast.
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October 1, 2009A good action thriller. It?s not particularly original but if you?re a fan of typical Luc Besson productions than you should like it. Liam Neeson is good in the lead role but the supporting cast let him down. Maggie Grace who plays his daughter is particularly annoying. I've neve...( read more)
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November 23, 2009I'll tell you what, I do not want to piss off Liam Neeson. Dude is an awesomely accented beast. This is an entertaining film containing some relatively sweet and intense action sequences. My main complaint is with the lack of complexity in the story. Liam's pissed and he's not go...( read more)
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November 23, 2009Awesome movie!!! A must see for those who haven't. Liam's performance as a bad azz father trying to save his daughter was outstanding. I loved it.The choreography was perfect.
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November 15, 2009Good solid action flick. I liked when Neeson goes Jack Bauer. Definitely worth checking out.
Critic Reviews
February 2, 2009
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker
February 2, 2009
David Edelstein, New York Magazine
It's the big, dolorous Neeson who makes the movie a keeper. full review
February 2, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The movie proves two things. (1) Liam Neeson can bring undeserved credibility to most roles just by playing them, and (2) Luc Besson, the co-writer, whose actioner-assembly line produced this film, tu... full review
January 30, 2009
Mike McGranaghan, The Aisle Seat
Look closely and you will see that Taken is not a harmless piece of action fluff. It is a fraud, and a mean-spirited one at that. full review
January 30, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today
With some suspension of disbelief and a strong stomach, it's possible to get taken in, or at least absorbed, by this adrenaline-pumping action thriller. full review
January 30, 2009
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
I won't tell you Taken is great, but it's great fun. full review
January 30, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
[Director] Morel keeps Taken moving swiftly. It's never dragged down by excess feelings; instead, it's powered by the potency of the right ones. full review
January 30, 2009
Wade Major, Boxoffice Magazine
Won't win any accolades for its brash illiberalism, and that'll be just fine with fans of the genre who for nearly a generation have been driven more and more to the substandard offerings of the direc... full review
January 30, 2009
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
If it's unrepentant violence you're after, you're better off renting [director] Morel's 2004 collaboration syndicate with Besson, District B13. full review
January 30, 2009
Tom Long, Detroit News
Bottom line? Action junkies sign up, school marms stay home. full review
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May 31, 2009The beginning is straight from the formulated Hollywood shelves, but then the action and suspense kick in - and doesn't let up. Neeson gives a competent performance and this fast paced thriller is worth at least one viewing.
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April 10, 2009Brilliant movie but not all on d edge kind of action ,liam neeson @ 1 of his best after a long break.
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March 28, 2009
i did not like this movie . why?because it deaals with Albanian and Arabs as taders in women > it is not true . we respect women because they are tho mothers,sisters,daughters and etc. we do not like insaulting women by making them naked or out of their clothes .yes every society has its good and bad people but it is not common .thank you sorry for my bad english
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March 27, 2009one of the best movies i've ever seen!!!!!you must see this movie and you will never regret....
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March 14, 2009HOLY CRAP MAN!!! This film was just awesome!!! Liam Neeson really kicks ass!!! SUCH A GREAT ACTION FLICK!!! :D
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