Taken

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Taken

PG-13

Released Jan 30, 2009

1h 31m

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Mystery & Thriller

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A former government operative comes out of retirement and uses all his extensive training to rescue his estranged daughter from a slave trade operation.

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

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

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.

Aug 23, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

The movie was awesome and definitely a must see.

Rated: B

Sep 12, 2017

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

It's fun for about 15 minutes seeing Neeson do James Bond as Daddy Dangerous. But the surprise wears off quickly.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 3, 2011

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Sean Axmaker

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This isn’t Superman righting the wrongs of the world, it’s Alpha Dad using all the tools of spycraft and a lifetime of expertise on the front lines of international hot spots to take out every obstacle on his mission find his daughter.

Apr 26, 2025

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

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

Rated: 3/4

Dec 15, 2023

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Sean Chandler

Sean Chandler Talks About

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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Aileen D

Liam Neeson is a killing machine in this movie with the martial arts skills you’ve seen in a Paul Greengrass film. The concept of a former Green Beret man, retired from his security work, in a mission to rescue his daughter from Albanian traffickers sells. It’s very well done with slick photography, a tolerably good music score, and good action sequences. You could end up laughing at all the blood shed (well, implied) and the ease with which he finds the “bad guys,” but you buy the father’s rage. It should earn a higher Roger Ebert star rating, imo. Ebert could be a tough, demanding critic. Simply put - the film is entertaining.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/12/25

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Craig H

Hadn't seen this in 15 years easily and forgot what an aura merchant Liam Neeson is here with his particular set of skills! A super entertaining, fast paced old school type action thriller.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/25

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Ray C

The film that propelled Liam Neeson into action stardom. Taken benefits from a brisk, effortless pace and a ticking clock that add a strong sense of urgency. Liam Neeson absolutely shines in the lead and the film has some solid action. Though, none of the action scenes are particularly amazing. But overall, definitely recommend it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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Kristal R

amazing movie, i loved it when i was little and i was not a fan of action and was obssesed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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Noah B.

Good action movie. Liam Neeson stole the show

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/15/25

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Stephen C

Successful action movie in 1 hour and 31 minutes. Rated PG-13 for Intense Sequences of Violence, Disturbing Thematic Material, Language, Sexual Content and Some Drug References!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Synopsis

A former government operative comes out of retirement and uses all his extensive training to rescue his estranged daughter from a slave trade operation.

Director: Pierre Morel
Producer: Luc Besson
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
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS

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