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Taken 3
2014 109 min France, United States of America, Spain PG-13 16+
★5.1
Thriller, Action
Director: Olivier Megaton
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Description
Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.
Budget:
$48M
US Gross:
$89.26M
Worldwide:
$325.8M
Starring
Liam Neeson
Actor
Forest Whitaker
Actor
Maggie Grace
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Taken 3 is widely regarded as a repetitive and unnecessary conclusion to the franchise that abandons the tension and grounded stakes of the original. While some viewers find it an acceptable standalone action flick, most critics and fans criticize its incoherent screenplay, excessive editing, and reliance on tired genre tropes.
| Acting | Liam Neeson remains a compelling screen presence whose committed performance is the primary factor keeping the film watchable. | |
| Screenplay | The film leans heavily on stale clichés, particularly the stereotypical and one-dimensional portrayal of Russian mobsters. | |
| Direction | Olivier Megaton’s direction relies on frantic, over-edited action sequences and shaky camera work that frustrate viewers. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the overall quality are divided; some view it as a serviceable, fast-paced action movie, while others find the nonsensical plot and lack of emotional depth a massive disappointment compared to the first film. |