Impossible plot machinations, BUT fast furious action fun..

Rating: 8/10 (12 May 2009)

Liam Neeson joins the long list of STARS who become lone action heroes rescuing a family member. What makes this film different is the running time of 91 minutes & this includes 6 minutes of credits.
Credit this to the taut direction of Pierre Morell & the skillful writing of Luc Bresson (well known for this type screenplay) and Robert Mark Kamen.
The above knew they had a very improbable script & they very wisely made the film run so fast the audience had no time to realize how idiotic & improbable the script was.. A few good fight scenes & 2 great car chases helped.
Liam Neeson is first rate as an ex-CIA(type) employee rescuing his just kidnapped 17 year old daughter from being sold. He is a one man army,he has the charm to pull this off.
I think he would have been a superb James Bond.
I am unfamiliar with the rest of the cast,they all perform well. The production is first rate.
The movie was a success in its theatrical run, deservedly so.
Do not expect anything great, it is fast, furious action packed fun. He kills all the bad guys & thats the way I like my heroes.
Ratings: *** (out of 4) 85 points(out of 100) IMDb (8 (out of 10)