Taken is an exciting, although too predictable

Rating: 7/10 (24 May 2009)

Taken contains very little plot, gets kind of ridiculous at times and is quite predictable. It's also a fun, fast-paced revenge movie with lots of good kinetic action sequences and unfolds at a brisk pace. Taken rarely drags and is never really boring. It's an exhilarating non-stop roller coaster ride of a movie that never lets up.
Taken has a European sensibility like other Luc Besson produced films have had in the past. It's basically a well shot glorified B-film that is skillfully directed. The movie should be appreciated this way and definitely should seen as serious.
Liam Neeson adds much needed credibility to a film that a lesser actor couldn't bring.