Disturbing, Yet Shockingly Enjoyable

Rating: 8/10 (15 September 2013)

Well, I don't really know what to say about this movie. It was very different, I can say that. I got it on DVD recently and watched it the next day, and enjoyed it very much. I mean, by different, I don't mean it was bad, but it was a little disturbing. I'll start out with the general comments, like I almost always do. Liam Neeson played a believable dad, searching for his daughter, and played the role very well. Interesting fact, he was a dad, he was close to the age of the man he was playing, and that's where he got his motivation for the movie. Famke Janssen did a great job as Lenore, the annoying, pushy, and not very likable mother of Kim Mills (Neeson's daughter). Maggie Grace did an astounding job as Kim Mills, the girl that is abducted. SInce those are the main characters, all I can say is the acting by the rest of the actors is very good, take my word for it. The special effects and action scenes were also very well executed. They were very real looking throughout the movie, and added a high level of intensity to the film, not that it needed it. The whole film was intense and full of action, but I'm talking about the scenes where there are tons of explosions on a high scale. Specific comments, I will say now. This movie is a stark realization of how disgusting the world truly is. Saying that because, this really happens! Some people I know's greatest fear is exactly what happened in the movie. I can say, if this happened to me, I would be deeply scarred for the rest of my life. How about you? Pierre Morel, (is that how you spell it?) did a wonderful job directing this movie, and even better, he doesn't speak any English making an American movie. SKILLS! Anyway, if you are squeamish or easily disturbed, do yourself a favor and not watch this movie. If you aren't and have a liking for great movies, then go ahead and watch it, I recommend it very strongly to you. This was a great movie and will watch it again sometime, and enjoy it again. Thanks for reading and check out some of my other reviews too!