Taken

Directed by: Pierre Morel

Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Katie Cassidy, Famke Janssen

Running Time: 1h 33min

A nicely paced little thriller buoyed by an intense performance by Neeson. Taken takes every father's worst nightmare and turns it into a revenge plot that's only real if your typical dad is ex-CIA or some other covert operating kick ass unit. The action is raw, the dialogue sparse, and the storytelling kept nice and simple. The thrill is in watching Neeson play a man consumed with only one thing: save his daughter. Another fantastic action thriller from Luc Besson and friends.

Grade: B+