Not a masterpiece, but definitely not a flop

Rating: 7/10 (1 December 2012)

Luc Besson as a writer/producer, with Liam Neeson and Famke Janssen starring - and the outcome is an intense thriller with lots of chases, bursts and explosions. The pace is always present (apart from the very beginning), and not much time is wasted on reasoning or moralizing. Neeson looks still great and fit - he was almost 60 years old during the filming! - and Janssen has her pleasant charm allowing to depict both sweet and sinister characters. Maggie Grace as their daughter impressed me less than in Taken in 2008. Rade erbedija has always been a great villain depicter. Another exotic supporting actor is the city of Istanbul... Despite most of the scenes shown in discolored suburbs or markets, I obtained the desire to visit it again.
If you like almost constant action, the movie is for you, and about 1,5 hours pass quickly.