It could have been more concise

Rating: 6/10 (12 March 2011)

If you're expecting "Taken 2" then you may be disappointed. But even if we're not comparing it to "Taken" and judging it by its own right, i didn't feel that it had enough action in then what the trailer promised. I thought the plot was something different, unique and unpredictable. I had no idea what was going to happen which was really good as it kept you guessing and wondering how it will all work out. It had its moments of action and suspense, where you really paid attention and found it exciting, but i felt that there were many long, still moments which could have been shortened and the film could have been more concise. The characters were OK, nothing deep or Oscar worthy but good enough to keep you watching. Also, strangely enough, i felt that Liam Neeson didn't act to the best of his abilities, at times it was all shouting and no emotion, but it's Liam Neeson so you can't criticise him. Plus, they always say that an actor is as only as good as his script. A little more action, tension, on the run moments would have been nice to match the level of greatness of "Taken" (2008)