A mind blowing action film that sets a high bar for 2009 action films

Rating: 10/10 (16 February 2009)

This movie has it all, even a surprisingly good storyline!! Most action films are full of explosions with a weak plot. This movie is not like that at all. The script is very well written, the dialog is fantastic, and the characters are well developed. Being the great actor he is, Liam Neeson does a superb job of simultaneously depicting a loving father and a force to be reckoned with. You sympathize with Liam's character Bryan Mills in the beginning but quickly realize he needs no pity at all as he has the training and skill of 007. He loves his daughter more than anything and will hence do anything for her. I do not want to go into detail because it will truly spoil the experience for you. The trailers purposefully left out significant details for a reason... why spoil it by reading summaries or reviews? This movie went by quickly and left me begging for more. A perfect 10!