Even though this is basically a European production, Taken slipped by Dutch cinemas pretty much undetected. A terrible thing, because if you’re into this type of movie, this is a true gem. It’s been compared to the Bourne trilogy, to Man on Fire and to 24. But that doesn’t do it justice. It shares elements with all of those, but Taken isn’t a copycat movie. It’s way too good for that.
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