Taken to a new level

Rating: 8/10 (5 September 2013)

In Taken Neeson proves himself a true action hero as he fights his way across Europe to save his daughter in this action packed thriller. I must admit I wasn't entirely sure how good the film would be, I'd read a couple reviews but still wasn't sure about Neeson taking (ha, ha) the lead role as an action hero. Let me say now that all uncertainty is now well and truly gone. Taken is a truly excellent action thriller with Neeson giving a great performance in a role I could best describe as James Bond if he was retired with a family. The action never let's up and is pushed forward by a more compelling motive than most films of it's type as a father races to save his daughter, stopping at nothing to get her back. With certainty I can say that Taken was a pleasant surprise and a most definite hit for me, a hearty recommendation for a more unique action thriller then I have seen in a good while.