For Superbowl weekend, audiences have their pick of a thrill produced by Luc Benson (The Professional) that also has Liam Neeson in his first starring role; another horror remake, this time from Korea instead of Japan; and a romantic comedy where people really should be searching for Renee Zellweger’s eyes.
Nationwide Releases
Taken
The Uninvited
New in Town
Taken
Directed: Pierre Morel
Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, David Warshofsky
Trailer
Synopsis: Two young girls go to Paris on vacation where they get kidnapped. Good thing one of the girl’s dad is some bad ass that will find them and mess up the guys that took them.
My Take: Watching some get the bad guys and kick their butt can be satisfying but it looks to be on the verge of eye rolling.
RT Score: 54%
RT Consensus: Taken is undeniably fun with slick action, but is largely a brainless exercise.
