Fantastic! A real must see...

Rating: 9/10 (9 October 2008)

One of my faves of the year... Why?
Because it manages to perfect the difficult balance between plot, performance and timing. They are all at work here, masterfully and in good measure. I didn't expect much at first but I was happily surprised at Neeson's cool but deadly approach to his 'job'.
Some difficult subjects are broached in this film, but they are handled very well. The plot seems to burst into life at the right points, characters are both believable and engaging. Emotionally one is held in a vice like grip throughout.
Never really been a Neeson fan-boy but he nails it here. I am going to watch it tonight again, and yes it's one of those that deserve a repeat visit. Cinema has a new hero: Watch out Bourne!