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LopezFan420

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A very good movie that shows a devoted and loving father searching for his missing daughter. I would like to see more movies like this one.

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Posted sep 29, 2009 11:37 am pt

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enjoyable action thriller

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Posted sep 8, 2009 2:15 am pt

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It was an absolutely brilliant action thriller, addressing some controversial issues which other films in the genre sometimes avoid. Liam Neeson gives a blinding performance as a resourceful, merciless father out on a revenge mission, and lets...
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It was an absolutely brilliant action thriller, addressing some controversial issues which other films in the genre sometimes avoid. Liam Neeson gives a blinding performance as a resourceful, merciless father out on a revenge mission, and lets no-one get in the way. It has a hard hitting storyline, and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Definitely unmissable.

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Posted aug 17, 2009 5:52 am pt

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Just a tip: but you need to see the movie release from Europe/Asia, which is different than the one from North America. You will thank me for it later. There are a few scenes that were changed, which I found were MUCH better in the other release....
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Just a tip: but you need to see the movie release from Europe/Asia, which is different than the one from North America. You will thank me for it later. There are a few scenes that were changed, which I found were MUCH better in the other release. Also, I cannot believe the critics gave it bad reviews. Maybe they saw the N.A. release as well. But wow. It's been a LONG LONG time since I had a movie make me go WOW. I've watched a lot of action and shoot-em-up movies, but I saw things in this one I NEVER saw before. It was quite refreshing. Even some of the more famous action movies I would find scenes that were a little cheesy. NOT this one.

Liam Neeson may not be your typical 'Bruce Willis' action star, but that is what is so great about him. He's calm, cool, collected, and downright scary good in this movie. I was very impressed by the whole thing.

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Posted jul 7, 2009 11:02 am pt

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It was a disapointment.It went to slow and it was hard to follow too.The story did not start for a while.He didn't try to save other teenage girls.I got to admit it had some cool action sequences and fighting sequences.But other than that it was a...
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It was a disapointment.It went to slow and it was hard to follow too.The story did not start for a while.He didn't try to save other teenage girls.I got to admit it had some cool action sequences and fighting sequences.But other than that it was a fair movie.

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Posted jul 7, 2009 1:13 am pt

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Dare I say "Taken" is BETTER than Quantum of Solace!! hands down!! I watched this after I watched QoS straight away on DVDs. NOT a dull moment!! I personally GUARANTEE!! it's 100000% MORE intense and gripping than Quantum of Solace!!...
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Dare I say "Taken" is BETTER than Quantum of Solace!! hands down!! I watched this after I watched QoS straight away on DVDs. NOT a dull moment!! I personally GUARANTEE!! it's 100000% MORE intense and gripping than Quantum of Solace!! More dynamic storyline too!! I'd recommend "Taken" wholeheartedly to any fans of thrilling, intense & gripping action movie! :)

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Posted jul 6, 2009 5:14 am pt

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An intense action thriller with great action scenes. It kind of takes a little while for it to begin but it's still pretty good. There's some confusing parts and it was another one of those movies when you feel like there's something missing but...
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An intense action thriller with great action scenes. It kind of takes a little while for it to begin but it's still pretty good. There's some confusing parts and it was another one of those movies when you feel like there's something missing but over all pretty good.

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Posted jun 12, 2009 11:21 am pt

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I love this movie ever since i watched it. Liam Neeson almost like the Transporter. Only this , is better. It has great action scenes in it . I love the story, and Liam Neeson is a bad @!#. If you want a sweet action movie or you liked the...
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I love this movie ever since i watched it. Liam Neeson almost like the Transporter. Only this , is better. It has great action scenes in it . I love the story, and Liam Neeson is a bad @!#. If you want a sweet action movie or you liked the transporter, Then rent Taken which will be remembered as a 4/5

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Posted may 15, 2009 10:32 pm pt

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Own It - "A high octane action move with depth." Liam Neeson wages a one man war to recover his daughter from the vilest form of scum. The realistic spycraft and high stake will have you cheering for him. One of the best action dramas...
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Own It - "A high octane action move with depth." Liam Neeson wages a one man war to recover his daughter from the vilest form of scum. The realistic spycraft and high stake will have you cheering for him. One of the best action dramas since the Bourne movies.

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Posted feb 26, 2009 2:00 pm pt

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This is kind of a different role for Neeson. He's kicked butt in plenty films but never as a CIA badass type. If you like 'Man on Fire' you'll like this as it is about a trained kille going on the trail of the person he loves and leaving behind...
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This is kind of a different role for Neeson. He's kicked butt in plenty films but never as a CIA badass type. If you like 'Man on Fire' you'll like this as it is about a trained kille going on the trail of the person he loves and leaving behind pure death and destruction.

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Posted jan 5, 2009 6:56 am pt

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