Review of Taken 2 (2012) by Armando B — 06 Nov 2015
It isn't that the movie is bad so much as it is completely unnecessary. Taken (part 1) was so-so at best, though a bit of a sleeper hit and it was refreshing to see Neeson in such an action-heavy role.
But now it seems to be his calling card and this sequel was just another instalment in the Neeson Renaissance as an action star. The plot is very straight-forward: someone gets kidnapped and someone tries to save them.
The motive is clear: revenge. No silly money or power struggles, no twists involving betraying best friends, just a straight-up search and rescue. But...why? Oh, never mind: I suppose there was a money angle after all.
Unless you REALLY enjoyed the first one, there's really no reason to watch this one.
This review of Taken 2 (2012) was written by Armando B on 06 Nov 2015.
Taken 2 has generally received mixed reviews.
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