Taken 2

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Ray C Oct 6 Taken 2 is an inferior and unnecessary sequel. It's superficially entertaining but suffers from clunky action and a lack of original ideas. See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 29 Failed action movie sequel in 1 hour and 32 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $139,900,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Faiz D May 13 A massive let down after the first movie. Yes we all knew what to expect, we just didn't expect it to be done so poorly. This film offers nothing. See more Breno G Apr 25 Special Effects: 0,5/Sound Effects: 0,5/Acting: 0,0/Story: 0,5 See more Blu B Mar 18 Acting isn't bad and defintely the best thing here. Famke is solid and probably the best thing here. Daughter isn't bad either and nice to see her ahve a bigger part in theory but the choices they make with her are just stupid at times. Nesson isn't bad either but gets weighed down by the dumb action at times. The have decent chemistry together though. The villians aren't good here and are incredibly weak. The bad guys motivations are great on paper but he has no prescene and he blends in almost with the rest of the goons. The music is okay. It's pretty much the same stuff from the first but used way too much. Everything else isn't that good here. The start of this is good but it just devolves once they go to Istanbul. The location isn't that memorable either and the direction is ok at best subpar at worse. The biggest problem here is the sex trafficking world we were immersed in is completely gone here. And so is the smart mystery. What's here this time is just a dumb action movie plot and it clearly shows. The action is so over the top, farfetched, and stupid. Where the first was brutal, smart, and had a purpose, this just drags, subpar editing during those fights/action and doesn't really add much but to lengthen the runtime enough for theatrical release. She can't drive and failed the test but can outrun mercenary gunman in a foreign country in a car she's never driven before under gunfire....are you kidding me. And this is the big action showpiece. The final fight is a hand to hand fight with a generic goon and waves of mercenaries that feel like they are unneedly fast edited, drag, and just get boring. Some of the dungeon/interior scenes are so dark you can barely see and very dull and lifeless to look at. Than add a bunch of farfetched moments like the daughter throwing hail mary live grenades, not rescuing his wife when he had the chance and leaving her. Just take out the other goons. You literally at the end take out dozens. And none of the action pieces really stand out at all or are just farfetched. I did like the happy ending a bit though. Skip this and just stay with the first one. See more Ralph R Mar 12 Taken 2 brings back Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills, and while it does not hit the same level of intensity as the first movie, it delivers a solid follow-up with a revenge-driven plot. This time around, the villains have more depth, making the conflict feel more personal and engaging. The story does a good job of tying up loose ends from the first film while keeping the stakes high. There are a few moments that feel a little too convenient, but overall, the pacing keeps things moving, even if the first act stretches a bit longer than necessary. The directing is decent, keeping the action tight and the tension high, though some of the editing choices make certain scenes feel choppy. The cinematography captures the atmosphere of Istanbul well, adding a fresh backdrop that sets it apart from the first movie. The action sequences are well-executed, especially the car chase, which stands out as one of the film’s more exciting moments. There are a few moments where logic takes a backseat, but that is expected in this kind of action film. Liam Neeson once again delivers as the no-nonsense ex-CIA operative, bringing the same presence that made him so great in the first movie. Maggie Grace gets more to do this time around, which adds some nice character growth, while Famke Janssen provides solid support. The villains are more developed compared to the first film, which adds a nice layer of tension. The script has its moments, especially with a few well-placed lines that add depth to the characters, but there are also some awkward or forced moments that do not quite land. The score does its job, keeping the tension in check and elevating the action scenes, but it is not particularly memorable. Sound design plays an important role in the film’s atmosphere, especially during key sequences like the chase scenes and fights. Overall, Taken 2 does not surpass the original, but it is still an enjoyable watch with plenty of action, a solid revenge story, and a few good character moments. If you liked the first one, you will probably have a good time with this one too. See more Read all reviews

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