Film Taken 2 Here

Let’s be honest. When Taken came out in 2008, it changed the action genre. We all learned a very specific set of skills, and we learned to fear Liam Neeson’s “particular set of skills” phone call.

Even when the script is shaky, Neeson commits. He looks tired (which makes sense—the man is pushing 60 and just wants a vacation), but that weariness adds a layer of realism. He’s not an invincible superhero; he’s a skilled, aging operative in pain. film taken 2

The problem? The father of one of the Albanian kidnappers Bryan killed in the first film wants revenge. He captures Bryan and Lenore. Now, it’s up to Kim to help rescue her parents using the “skills” she picked up from her overprotective dad. 1. The Istanbul Setting The filmmakers use Istanbul brilliantly. The chase scenes through the Grand Bazaar, the rooftop foot chases, and the final showdown in a traditional Turkish bath (hamam) give the movie a unique flavor. It’s a fantastic travel commercial for Istanbul. Let’s be honest

The first Taken was a hard PG-13/R in spirit. Taken 2 pulls its punches. The violence is less visceral. Bryan uses a frying pan and a towel rack more than his lethal “skills.” It feels sanitized compared to the raw desperation of the original. Even when the script is shaky, Neeson commits

If you want a gritty, realistic thriller like the first Taken , skip this. You will be frustrated.