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A former spy (Neeson) relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter (Grace), who has been forced into the slave trade. Read more

Starring	Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Xander Berkeley
Director	Pierre Morel
Genres	Action/Adventure, Thriller

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- From Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, the producer and writer of âThe Transporterâ, comes another lean, mean... read more on Time Out
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- - Nigel Floyd
  - Time Out
  - 24 Nov 2010 at 03:34
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  5* Action Thriller, 5* Acting from Liam Neeson
  
  Honestly, this is the best action/thriller I've seen in years. It got my attention from the word go, and I was glued to the screen throughout. I very much ... read more »
  
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  - Katrina
  - 42 reviews
  - Stockport
  - 26 Sep 2008 at 19:12
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  Can't wait for the sequel
  
  Taken was Liam Neeson's first action film that I saw - I've always associated him with dramas. This was recommended to me by a relative who said it was ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 01 Jun 2012 at 14:51
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  Not taken with this
  
  I had heard so many great things about Taken from other people, I was really looking forward to waching it. The first 40 minutes didnt disappoint. However the ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 30 May 2012 at 23:26
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  Very silly, but absorbing nontheless
  
  I'm somewhat baffled by the 5* ratings for this film...I can only assume it's due to Liam Neeson's presence.
  
  In truth, this is no more ... read more »
  
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- - Kboy
  - 8 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 07 May 2012 at 18:17
- - 5
  - 0
  TAKEN (A KIDNAPPING STORY)
  
  LIAM NEESON CANNOT MAKE A BAD FILM HE IS SUCH AN EXCELLENT ACTOR- THIS DOES NOT DISAPPOINT. FILM IS FULL OF ACTION AND THE SUBJECT MATTER THOUGH DIFFICULT TO ... read more »
  
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- - pamy
  - 19 reviews
  - London
  - 02 May 2012 at 14:28
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  Fast and Furious
  
  Fast and furious action almost from the start. I did think some of the violence a little gratuitous though. I also thought the two girls were perhaps a little ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 18 Apr 2012 at 15:05
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  - 19
  Does not deserve its high rating
  
  We rented this on the basis of its high ranking and found it to be average at best. We were hoping for something like Leon but its not. Its a very naive and ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 15 Apr 2012 at 22:50
- - 7
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  Amazing watch
  
  Fantastic film from start to finish it had me on the edge of my seat! Rent it now for an action packed evening with thrills all the way!
  
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- - a customer
  - 11 Apr 2012 at 18:28
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  Much as you would expect
  
  A slightly above average action movie with a reasonable storyline. Suspend disbelief and enjoy if this is your sort of movie.
  
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- - cantibemyself
  - 35 reviews
  - Northallerton
  - 10 Apr 2012 at 22:19
- - 5
  - 0
  Everything a good action film should be....
  
  Who would have thought that a guy in his mid 50's would be able to shame actors half his age so substantialy. I would never have pictured Liam Neeson as an ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - waxon81
  - 7 reviews
  - 10 Apr 2012 at 13:18
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  - 0
  Brilliantly tense
  
  Brilliant, tense film. I'm not usually one for action films, but i really enjoyed this. Pleased to see there's a sequel coming out!
  
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- - Koochan
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  - 09 Apr 2012 at 19:48
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- - 1137
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  5* Action Thriller, 5* Acting from Liam Neeson
  
  Honestly, this is the best action/thriller I've seen in years. It got my attention from the word go, and I was glued to the screen throughout. I very much ... read more »
  
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  - Katrina
  - 42 reviews
  - Stockport
  - 26 Sep 2008 at 19:12
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  They messed with the wrong guy
  
  One of the best action thrillers I've seen in years. Despite not having as much press or hype, this movie is easily as good as the Bourne films, if not ... read more »
  
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- - Mickey Mouse
  - Dorset, England
  - 08 Oct 2008 at 00:25
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  Don't analyze, just enjoy
  
  There is no need to try and make a case for this movie. It's action all the way with a definite dark side. If you are looking for an insight of the illegal ... read more »
  
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- - GezW
  - 1 review
  - Leeds
  - 09 Feb 2009 at 12:59
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  Taken... I definately was...
  
  There is nothing quite like a bit of revenge in a movie, and this one has it in spades, after having his daughter kidnapped on a trip to Paris, Bryan (Liam ... read more »
  
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- - PaulaWestwood
  - 397 reviews
  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 20 Oct 2008 at 17:44
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  Even better than Bourne?
  
  Ok first there was Bind, then there was Bourne, and then came Taken.
  
  The Bourne films are the only films in my mind that have ever toppled Bond off ... read more »
  
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  - Warrington
  - 16 Jan 2009 at 17:28
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  My heart is still pounding
  
  This is one of the best films I have seen this year.
  
  Yes it is typical “man in America goes and saves the day and kills everyone in his path&#... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 26 Oct 2008 at 00:32
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  One of the best movies I've seen this year
  
  Initially when I read what Taken was about I didn't feel like watching it thinking it would just be another generic American flick.
  
  Was I wrong. ... read more »
  
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- 653467
- - a customer
  - London
  - 03 Nov 2008 at 10:36
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  - 3
  Top Notch Action Thriller
  
  One of the best films I have seen in a long time. Liam Nelson superb as usual and centre stage for 90% of the film. Sit back and enjoy the roller coaster ride, ... read more »
  
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- - scubamike
  - 6 reviews
  - Maidstone
  - 03 Oct 2008 at 21:12
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  Dont understand why this wasn't bigger
  
  Really refreshing good film that doesn't rely on SFX.
  
  Plot: OVer protective ex secret Op dad allows daughter to go to Paris with her friend for a... read more »
  
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- - Nadiestar
  - 140 reviews
  - Ruislip, Middlesex
  - 18 Feb 2009 at 02:59
- - 21
  - 3
  AMAZING
  
  This is the best film ever, this review does not need 500 words as its just brilliant.
  
  you must watch it.
  
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- - Jander107
  - 1 review
  - Chelmsford
  - 29 Mar 2009 at 11:01

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  Liam Neeson is an unstoppable force in this adrenaline-fuelled thriller from director Pierre Morel. Bryan (Neeson) has taken early retirement from the CIA in order to live closer to his teenage daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace). Bryan's government work kept him away from Kim for much of her childhood, ...

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  A former spy (Neeson) relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter (Grace), who has been forced into the slave trade....