Review of Taken (1999) by Maineutral R — 15 Jun 2013

I knew it would be shit, but I didn't think it would be THAT shit!

This review of Taken (1999) was written by Maineutral R on 15 Jun 2013.

Taken has generally received positive reviews.

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