New wave action hero... Liam Neeson

Rating: 9/10 (27 May 2009)

First off, I'd like to say that I'm not usually a fan of action movies like the Borne movies, 007 or Mission Impossible films. They're always too over the top for me... So far removed from reality that, at times, i find myself laughing out loud at them.
Then there's this movie... everything about it feels real. The characters, the plot and the surroundings.
This movie has a very basic and relatable theme... daughter gets kidnapped, Dad wants daughter back at any cost.
The best part, in my opinion, is the use of Liam Neeson as the action star of the movie.
He's not some Brainwashed super spy, or some agent working for some super powered orginization. He's just an ex-spy out to find his daughter.
I would say this movie is better than the most recent Bond film, the last Borne film AND the last MI film.
And I really hope to see Liam Neeson used more in these roles, his deep voice and calm demenor make him perfect for these roles.