A Breath of Fresh Air

Rating: 8/10 (19 January 2009)

How wonderful it would be if "Taken" was a standard, an average type film, that all films today were measured by. Instead, "Taken" turns out to be a great film in comparison to the majority of the crap released these days. Thank you, Mr. Pierre Morel, for the breath of fresh air!
Liam Neeson adeptly portrays an ex-CIA operative who has retired in order to make up for lost time with his teenage daughter. When, while vacationing in Paris, she and her friend are abducted into the international sex trade, Neeson pulls all the stops and calls upon all his resources and skills in order to locate and save her.
"Taken" is exciting in a "Quantum of Solace" James Bond sort of way. Neeson proves, once again, his diversity as an actor. Bravo!