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    Taken 3

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    Taken 3 is a disappointingly poor movie. I really enjoyed the first Taken, and while Taken 2 was passable, the series was on a downward trend; and Taken 3 does nothing to reverse that. Liam Neeson has been a reliable action star for the past couple of years, consistently delivering on an intriguing plot with a few twists and good action. However, Taken 3 delivers on none of those fronts. While Liam Neeson portrays his role of the hardened action star with ease, most of the film around him completely falls apart. For the first half hour, the movie was interesting enough. You knew the plot was leading to an important event showcased in the trailers. The tension leading up to this moment was well-executed, and the movie was reasonably entertaining. Unfortunately once this event occurs and the action begins, the film falls off a cliff. The action is very poorly done, with quick camera movements and so many cuts that not only do you have no idea what's going on, but you don't care. The plot jumps all over the place, there are too many narrative gaps, and none of the situations seem plausible, even for an action movie. Characters escape impossible situations without the film giving you any indication as to how they managed it. There is a central mystery throughout the film that occasionally keeps the intrigue alive, but the payoff is not worth the wait. The film did have a few redeeming factors, such as a (intentionally) funny scene, Forest Whitaker and Liam Neeson, and some good tension at the beginning. However none of these make up for the tired plot and boring action that fills up the rest of the film. The marketing also promises "It All Ends Here", a promise on which the film fails to deliver, blatantly setting itself up for more potential sequels. Even if you are a fan of the Taken series, don't waste your time on this failure.

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    dajk@  12.1.2015 age: 13-17 85 reviews

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