Review of Taken 2 (2012) by Dane M — 11 Nov 2013

An extremely predictable typical and ordinary action flick with no suspense.

This review of Taken 2 (2012) was written by Dane M on 11 Nov 2013.

Taken 2 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dibenhi P (1) on 05 Sep 2016

Looks interesting, I will see it, I just don't get why he would take his family back to the same country where they were just kidnaped in.....he…

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By Tim W (1,375) on 29 Jun 2018

Liam Neeson's family must wish they'd never met him. No matter where they go, they get kidnapped…

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By Oliver N (172) on 29 Jul 2016

This was a hit and mainly miss film in many ways, The action wasn't as good as the first, No blood, The acting wasn't great, A slow start,…

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By Paul G (835) on 29 Nov 2018

Solid Luc Besson, if you enjoy his movies you'll enjoy this. Not quite on a par with the first but still great…

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By Filippo V (494) on 27 Dec 2016

Everything that was so good about the 1st installment is severely lacking in the follow up…

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By Erikthecritic (117) on 10 Oct 2018

Not as compelling as the original, due to the lack of new ideas and the absurdity of some scenes, Taken 2 still delivers us a few suspenseful…

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By Lawrence T (61) on 21 May 2017

I guess I shouldn't be surprised. The charm of the first film is gone. The music and most of the acting is still okay, but that's about it…

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By Carlos I (1,309) on 22 Mar 2017

Not terrible. But Liam didn't seem like the hero, seemed more like Kim was. Didn't like that…

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