Taken (2009)

Search. Fight. Repeat. (SFR)

Final Verdict: Nothing new or original can be taken (no pun intended) from this film. It's simple, narrow, and predictable, and if you've seen the trailer then you've seen most of the movie. But luckily, that's part of it's charm. The movie doesn't pretend to be anything it's not. The action is quick, the dialogue is short, and the plot doesn't require the viewer to hang on every word or have a degree in criminal justice. It's refreshing to see a film that doesn't require depth as a prerequisite for A-list actors, good cinematography, and a competent director. Overall, it's a great way to spend an evening, but isn't worth multiple viewings.

Spoiler(s): Being selected for slave-prostituion is just another form of flattery.

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 57%
"I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you."- Bryan Mills