Taken

PG-13

Released Jan 30, 2009

1 hr. 31 min.

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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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 sex slavers abduct Kim and her friend shortly after they arrive 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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Critics Consensus

Taken is undeniably fun with slick action, but is largely a brainless exercise.

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Aaron W

It's a fun movie, there isn't much more to it then that, it's a fun movie to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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Forged S

"I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom I can tell you I don't have money, but what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you, but if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you and I will kill you." Arguably the most well-known and quoted film of the 2000s/ 2010s EuropaCorp filmography. Similar to Jason Statham in The Transporter, this movie saw actor, Liam Neeson, known for his turn in award-winning dramas, try his hand at being an action star. And what a movie it turned out to be. The story is riveting and the action gritty and visceral as most thrillers influenced by Jason Bourne were at the time. Unfortunately, the sequels, like all EuropaCorp films, did not live up to the potential of the original.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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SR C

A simple plot is always the best; a protective Dad with a "very special skill set..." makes for a good movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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Franky L

This movie was enjoyable and held my attention. It's the best if the 3 movies. The story was expectable, and the family is just deplorable - but Liam is fun to watch and it's fun to see him run around kicking butt and hurting the bad guys. John Wick light.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Willie V

This film kicked off the Liam Neeson action movie genre, and it's for a good reason. He brings an intense and focused performance, even through some of the few cheesy moments. Most of the cast does well enough to pass also. The action in the film may not be groundbreaking, but it's more than enough to entertain, especially with Neeson in the lead. The film's concept is simple, but it manages to carry the story from start to finish. It's predictable, but that doesn't take away from the overall fun and entertainment. It may be fast-paced, but if you allow yourself to be lost in the film, then it does not really feel that way. It knows what it is and executes it well. If you're seeking a perfect film, this is not it, but if you're in the mood for a simple, turn-your-brain-off action flick, this is the one. One of my favorite films of all time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/02/24

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Tom M

Non-stop action. This movie will Keep you on your toes and at the edge of your seat. Probably the best work that Liam has ever done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/23

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Pierre Morel

Director

Liam Neeson

Bryan

Maggie Grace

Kim

Famke Janssen

Lenore

Leland Orser

Sam

Jon Gries

Casey

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Deborah Ross

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Doting dads are doting dads, I guess, and there is just no stopping him, which is a shame, as what follows is a big sorry mess of the most clichéed, improbable and xenophobic kind.

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Candice Frederick

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The movie was awesome and definitely a must see.

Rated: B

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Rated: 3/5

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Brian Eggert

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[Neeson's] presence deepens the role compared to your standard invincible action hero, delivering a character we want to see succeed.

Rated: 3/4

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Sean Chandler

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A perfectly effective escapist fantasy for dads. It may stick to the formula, but with Liam Neeson in the lead it absolutely delivers what the target audience desires.

Oct 13, 2023

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Sean Collier

Box Office Prophets

He shows up, he punches, he succeeds, he goes home. It works.

Rated: 7/10

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Synopsis

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 sex slavers abduct Kim and her friend shortly after they arrive 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.

Director: Pierre Morel
Executive Producer: Didier Hoarau
Screenwriter: Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: All Pictures Media, Grive Productions, EuropaCorp, Twentieth Century Fox, M6 Films Production, Seaside Film Taken
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Disturbing Thematic Material|Language|Sexual Content|Some Drug References)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 30, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 17, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $145.0M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS

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