Review of Taken 2 (2012) by Ryan C — 15 Aug 2014

We've seen this before...in the first movie. Just a whole lot of action with the smallest plot.

This review of Taken 2 (2012) was written by Ryan C on 15 Aug 2014.

Taken 2 has generally received mixed reviews.

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