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The first one would probably have been a forgettable film if it had someone like Colin Farrell or something in it. It was formulaic, predictable and the story was simple. However having Liam Neeson kicking the st out of everybody he sees in very efficient, realistic looking fight scenes really made the film and I loved it. The most important thing was that it had pace and was entertaining. If a film has those two qualities, that is all it needs as far as I'm concerned.
Edited by swiftpete on Wednesday 20th June 10:54
Raify said:
goldblum said:
How can they come looking for him? I thought he killed all the Albanians in
swiftpete said:
The first one would probably have been a forgettable film if it had someone like Colin Farrell or something in it. It was formulaic, predictable and the story was simple. However having Liam Neeson kicking the st out of everybody he sees in very efficient, realistic looking fight scenes really made the film and I loved it. The most important thing was that it had pace and was entertaining. If a film has those two qualities, that is all it needs as far as I'm concerned.
True,Edited by swiftpete on Wednesday 20th June 10:54
Oh and Holly Vallance, lest we forget!
swiftpete said:
The first one would probably have been a forgettable film if it had someone like Colin Farrell or something in it. It was formulaic, predictable and the story was simple. However having Liam Neeson kicking the st out of everybody he sees in very efficient, realistic looking fight scenes really made the film and I loved it. The most important thing was that it had pace and was entertaining. If a film has those two qualities, that is all it needs as far as I'm concerned.
Agreed, it was a surprise to see Neeson in an out-and-out action role.Edited by swiftpete on Wednesday 20th June 10:54
In fact, the original films success was a surprise to Neeson himself - fast forward to 1m 15s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtWnlnvRm-k
I enjoyed the first one immensely. Yes it wasn't big or clever but that is the whole point. It was immense fun, well paced, had great action scenes and good turn from Neeson. It's uncomplicated nature harked back to decent revenge\action films of old which is a refreshing change from all the oh so clever action movies we seem to get these days.
The only point I will make is that they seem to be stretching for the plot for number 2. The father of one of the original victims? Lol
Why didn't they just come up with a totally new story for number 2? Oh and Neeson getting punked\kidnapped after we've seen just what a badass he is in the first one. No sorry, just not buying it.
The only point I will make is that they seem to be stretching for the plot for number 2. The father of one of the original victims? Lol
Why didn't they just come up with a totally new story for number 2? Oh and Neeson getting punked\kidnapped after we've seen just what a badass he is in the first one. No sorry, just not buying it.
Apologies if anyone has put this up already, but here's the trailer for Taken 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFZ2eQ0PpW4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFZ2eQ0PpW4
Big Worm 1 said:
Apologies if anyone has put this up already, but here's the trailer for Taken 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFZ2eQ0PpW4
I loved Taken, and was really looking forward to the sequel. That trailer does not fill me with confidence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFZ2eQ0PpW4
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