An amazing ride

Rating: 9/10 (31 January 2009)

This is an incredibly surprising movie. While I recognize the skill and abilities brought to the table by Liam Neeson, I was somewhat skeptical when I thought of him in his kind of a role. All I can say is I have never been so wrong! Neeson brings an amazing character to life, that is believable and fresh. He completely outshines Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace and grabs you almost at the very beginning.
While the subject matter is disturbing, it has an aura of realism that makes you connect with the characters be with Neeson the whole journey.
I found myself at the end satisfied - while the movie is only 93 minutes, Luc Besson has found that "sweet spot" when it comes to having just the right time for the storyline. Time to connect and care about the characters, yet not bored with an overly gratuitous and meaningless plot.