Albanophobic ?

Rating: 1/10 (25 November 2012)

Liam Neeson really should be ashamed of himself for 'starring' in this film and its predecessor. Just because films are a hit, if they are so full of prejudice against Albanians/middle eastern people they simply don't deserve to be made. The French (responsible for this film) don't always have a great track record with Albanians (UN criticised France for expelling an Albanian family in 2008) and this simplistic, mean-spirited and stereotyped portrayal of Albanians seems like a xenophobic expression of the worst aspect of some in France. The film itself is preposterous, with grenades going off yet little sign of the Turkish police and the villains leaving the hero with plenty of time and opportunity to escape. Usually to provide balance Hollywood films would have one 'good Albanian' helping the hero - but every single Albanian in this is a greasy, hateful thug - no balance provided by the French here. Ultimately I was rooting for the Albanians to put Neeson's character and his family out of their misery - and mine. Of course, they all get their comeuppance and none of the family dies. Total, miserable trash.