Best Thriller of 2008

Rating: 9/10 (23 November 2008)

A great action flick with notes of James Bond and Die Hard throughout. The film is crisp, direct and gritty - without the generic template for a Hollywood thriller. A great surprise to see as this film has not been heavily promoted - much like 'Death Sentence' with Kevin Bacon in 2007.
Liam Neeson seems an unlikely hero at first but his natural and unassuming approach make his performance appear real, raw and most importantly, convincing. The film is fast paced and the direction doesn't waste a second for explanations of plot - yet is simple to follow.
In my opinion a real gem for 2008 - the most I've enjoyed a thriller since Casino Royale..