Revenge Has Been Taken to a New Level

Rating: 9/10 (21 January 2009)

Before I got this movie on DVD, I had never heard of the director. I wasn't even sure whether I should spend an hour and a half watching it; my father convinced me otherwise.
Taken, directed by Pierre Morel, is the story of a father's limitless love for his daughter. Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) is a strict, colorless and reserved father who wants nothing other than his daughter's love. He is so desperate for her acceptance, he allows her to take a vacation with her friend to Paris even though he knows much too well the trouble she could encounter. The situation is made even more irritating for Bryan when he finds out Paris isn't the only stop on his daughter's list.
The movie starts off a bit slow, but quickly speeds up with Bryan's quest to avenge his daughter's kidnapping; you'll soon find out Bryan isn't the dull character he first appeared. He is calm and clever, tying together all the clues to find his daughter. Some of the stunts may seem over the top, but are still believable. And all action sequences are beautifully choreographed, leaving you wondering, "What will he do next?!"
Taken is a film based on the human trafficking industry that asks every viewer the same question, "Why aren't we taking more action to crack down on this destructive industry?" Many truths about our world are revealed in a movie that leaves you hanging on the edge of your seat!