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Taken, 2008

Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace

Directed by: Pierre Morel

Written by: Luc Besson

Language: English, French, Albanian, Arabic

Country: France

Runtime: 93 min

MPAA Rating: PG_13

Rating:7.9

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Taken can be described as exciting, rough, and suspenseful. The plot revolves around a one-man army, vigilantism, and tracking someone down. The main genres are thriller and action. In approach, Taken is serious and realistic. The storytelling is fast paced. It is set, at least in part, in an urban environment. Taken is located in Paris. It takes place in contemporary times. The movie has received attention for being a blockbuster. Taken is well suited for a boys' night. Note that it involves strong violent content.

Summary of Taken

Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson), a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace). Then his worst fears become real when Kim and her friend are abducted by sex slavers shortly after arriving in Paris for vacation. With just four days until Kim will be auctioned off, Bryan must call on every skill he learned in black ops to rescue her.

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Language:	English, French, Albanian, Arabic
Country:	France
Release date:	30 January 2009
Runtime:	93 min

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Liam Neeson

as Bryan Mills

Maggie Grace

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Chicago Tribune

There is no mythology, no irony, no real soul--just a Charles Bronson simplicity about the whole affair. Full Review

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by: Christopher Borrelli

San Francisco Chronicle

I won't tell you Taken is great, but it's great fun. Full Review

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by: Mick LaSalle

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Quite satisfactory. Oldest, dumbest plot in the world, every scene is entirely predictable, not an original thought from beginning to end -- yet Liam Neeson carries the day and gets the job done. Remember Bruce Willis in the first Die Hard, tough as... Read and rate it

30.April.2011
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by: Brad
Brad rated this movie0/10

I liked this movie a little more than the 3 stars would indicate. Liam Neeson acts a bit the part of a James Bond "invincible", but as long as he kills all the bad guys, and as a father of a girl, I was okay with it. I kept thinking that the people... Read and rate it

25.January.2011
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by: mshort813
mshort813 rated this movie0/10

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