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Rating: 3.4/5
Review: "Taken 2 movie review"

After watching the first one, I had no idea how the sequel would continue where it last stops. The first one is already considered as a complete movie. It ends with a happy ending. It has to be the massive box office earning that the producers want to continue it as a franchise. It is not necessary a bad thing if the sequel has some fresh ideas. Unfortunately, Taken 2 features none. At best, it is an enjoyable action thriller and nothing more.

The story: Liam Neeson is back kicking more asses. This time, it is him and his ex-wife being taken. Kim (Maggie Grace) plays a more serious role in this, saving her father. The movie moves briskly although the first 20 minutes show the relationship between the family becoming better. Once the action starts, it becomes more entertaining and thrilling. It has an hour of non-stop action ranging from usual fist-cuff and car chase scenes. The thing is that the action brings nothing new to the table. Not necessary bad but it could have done better with fresher and cooler action scenes. The director is fond of having quick cuts throughout the whole movie especially during the action scenes. Some cuts pass too fast without you knowing. Music is generic as in an action movie.

Overall: It is actually barely worth to watch it in cinema. It contains nothing new. But fans of the first one will probably catch this in cinema. It can be a mindless entertainment which is not a bad thing. But it could have been better. Again, due to the massive box office opening, the producers decide to make another sequel. I seriously wonder what are they going to do next.

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