One of the best of its kind

Rating: 8/10 (15 December 2008)

In short, Taken is a typical modern fast-paced action film with lots of detailed violence and somewhat predictable story. But it's really well made and one of the best of its kind.
Of course the whole concept and the father's paranoia about Europe's unsafeness is stupid considering that Europe in general is a safer place than the USA. Of course daddy's sick paranoia proves right just about 5 minutes after her daughter lands at Paris. Right. And I'm not considering this a spoiler.
Actress Maggie Grace is supposed to look like a 17-year-old? I'm not buying it.