Completely Taken

Rating: 8/10 (14 January 2015)

OK, so I am probably the last person on earth to watch Taken. Up until recently, I simply haven't had time to watch anything, so this is new and fun for me. On with the review. You would have to live under a box to have not heard the line, "You don't know me, but i possess a certain set of skills. I will find you and I will kill you. "Paraphrasing a bit, but, you get the gist. But when I actually heard him SAY it...Oooohhhhhh man, chills! The storyline was OK. It had a few holes that needed to be filled in. It could have easily been accomplished during opening credits...a little stroll through a scrap book of his accomplishments, whatever. But one does get the story, or so they think, straight away. Liam was the perfect choice for the lead. His laid back demeanor and easiness belies his skill-set. I was totally in and believed in his character. The daughter, although brief, was cast well. The scene where she is actually taken is excellent...but not because of her, because of the calmness of her father. The adventure that lay ahead wasn't disappointing. The only thing I didn't care for was the sexual aspect. I do not live in a bubble and know that sexual human trafficking exists. My own daughter is involved with shutting it down. But, I dealt with it and moved along. Fast paced. A little over the top in stunts. But, all in all, a good movie. Left me wanting to immediately watch the sequel.