Neeson does a 'Bourne' and is better than Bond

Rating: 10/10 (22 February 2009)

TAKEN was the best action film in the UK in the Autumn of 2008. Liam Neeson was a credible and exciting action man and the kitchen scene when he 'reveals' himself to the kidnappers was one of those visceral cinematic moments when you have to shout out 'GET SOME!' because you know there's gonna be an ass kicking bad style! Forget about the ludicrous plotting, the film does everything it says on the 'box'and is an enjoyable Euro thriller. Accept the film at that level and you won't be disappointed. It's better than Quantum of Solace! I disagree about comments over Neeson's acting. The fact is, he is totally credible as a one man demolition squad. If he wasn't, the film simply wouldn't work. Neeson reinvents himself as an action man in the same way that Nicholas Cage did so in Con Air. Watch out for more chop socky from Neeson in the future, perhaps as a baddie, even a Bond villain!! Remember, you read it here first.