I had seen the previous movie with the same cast, it was like deja vu in a new location, except this time the entire family was hostage not just the daughter. Many of the same scenarios, same chases, etc. The only real difference, the daughter is growing up, so no b-day party this time a boyfriend
Cons slow, been there done that
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Review 2 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
4/ 5
Great Action...Taken with a Twist!
PostedNovember 10, 2012
FootballChic
from Laurelville, OH 43135, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
4/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
4/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
4/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
My husband and I saw this then Skyfall in the same night. He probably would have given this a 5 star because there isn't alot to follow in intracacies in the storyline. Plot line alot like Taken but with a twist. But, action ensues from begininning to the end and holds your attention.
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Review 3 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
4/ 5
Taken 2
PostedNovember 10, 2012
msbigblue
from Bowie, MD, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
3/ 5
Special Effects
4/ 5
Art Direction
4/ 5
Acting
4/ 5
Story
3/ 5
Camerawork
4/ 5
Good movie sequel but storyline was predictable. I'd still go out and see this movie because action scenes are great.
Pros great actors, action sequel
Cons predictable storyline
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 4 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Enjoyable
PostedOctober 29, 2012
Christine210
from San Antonio, TX, USA
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
4/ 5
Special Effects
4/ 5
Art Direction
4/ 5
Acting
4/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
3/ 5
I thought this to be a great sequel to the original Taken. My husband and I really enjoyed it. The only thing we didn't like was the franctic camera movement during the fight scenes which made it hard to see exactly what was going on. Otherwise, a great movie we both recommend. If you liked the 1st one, you'll probably like this one too.
Pros great story, great actors
Cons subpar camerawork during fight scenes
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 5 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Really Good Movie
PostedOctober 25, 2012
Kizzyb111
from Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:once every few months
It was a really good movie, we could predict certain parts of the movie though. I would recommend it for the family.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
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Review 6 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
4/ 5
Good movie but very predictable!
PostedOctober 23, 2012
Ron1225
from LA
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
4/ 5
Special Effects
4/ 5
Art Direction
3/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
3/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Although I enjoyed the movie the story line was very predictable. Also I quite don't understand why people have to fight when they have guns in their hands? Could someone please explain this to me?
Pros well paced, great actors
Cons too predictable
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 7 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
4/ 5
Taken 2 takes # 2 for me
PostedOctober 22, 2012
PeacheyK
from Stratford, OK 74872, USA
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:few times per year
Dialogue
4/ 5
Special Effects
4/ 5
Art Direction
4/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
4/ 5
Camerawork
4/ 5
Good movie but not as good as Taken. I expected more action. It was a little slow in some spots. Actors did a great job but overall story line could have been better. Still definitely worth seeing.
Liam Neesen is a great actor. In fact is one of my favorite actors, specially because of his paper as Ra's al Ghul. Now in this sequel, he is seen tired of running and one of my friends also noticed that he was not the one who you see running when the face is not showing. The camera work on the fighting scenes are very poor denoting that the director don't want people to see too much details in the fighting scenes thus signifying poor execution by the actors/doubles. One sided story, from the begining you know he is going to win the fight but please, don't make it so easy for the hero. This reminds us of Steven Seagal movies but this one is edited so it could be a PG-13 instead of an R movie. Story is short, cuold use more motives than family revenge. At the end of the movie we all had the thought: Oh the girl's boyfriend was another member of the old bad guy family! hahaha. Better luck next time. And guys if you want to make a great movie, let me now first so I can give you a god advice ;)
Pros great actors
Cons bad motive/conflict, horrendous camera work, repetitive/ more of the same story
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Review 9 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
5/ 5
Taken 2
PostedOctober 20, 2012
Eclipse2103
from Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
5/ 5
Special Effects
5/ 5
Art Direction
5/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
5/ 5
Camerawork
5/ 5
Love how the movie is unpredictable and with lots of action!!
Judging how great the first Taken movie was, I really expected so much more than what I got, while watching Taken 2. It wasn't horribe or anything, it just didn't meet all the hype that was surrounding it. I'd still recommend everyone to see it, though! It kept my attention the whole time!
Taken 2 delivers on expectations as the sequel to Taken. Fast-paced, action-packed and suspenseful, you'll rarely leave the edge of your seat. While the character relationships are well-done, repeated cold-blooded murders are hard to take.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors
Cons violence
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Review 17 for (Unknown)
Overall rating
4/ 5
Taken 2
PostedOctober 13, 2012
Lisahambleton
from durham, nc
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Goes to the movies:once every few months
Dialogue
4/ 5
Special Effects
4/ 5
Art Direction
4/ 5
Acting
5/ 5
Story
4/ 5
Camerawork
4/ 5
the daughter's new role was ideal and leads to a whole new premis