Not For Anyone Who Is Expecting More Than A Fun Movie

Rating: 7/10 (26 May 2014)

If you've seen Taken or Unknown, you know the kind of movie that this is going to be. And if you're okay with that, you will enjoy this. If you expect more, then prepare to be disappointed. I wanted something fun and interesting, and I got it.
Liam Neeson gives a good performance playing a character whose story isn't really original, but somehow makes it pretty interesting. The story itself can be interesting too, if you let the occasional movie cliché slip by every now and then. I actually expected more cheesy scenes, but there were nowhere near as many as I thought. It will keep you guessing throughout, but I would say it is kind of possible to figure out the gist of what's going on, so don't go patting yourself on the back thinking you're a genius if you do. Also, there's not as much "action" in this as some might want. It's more filled with tension and twists that make you think a little. I enjoyed that, and I think it works here. I also personally kind of liked the visual style. It can be plain at times, but little things like the way they display the text messages on screen I really liked.
As I said before, if you're a fan of Neeson's films like Taken, check this one out and enjoy it. If you expect this to absolutely change your outlook on cinema, don't watch it. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but it's a fun popcorn flick.