Haven't I seen this movie before? Is there a rule or something that shoot-em-up films always have to involve either Arabs or Russians or Germans? Not that I have a problem with any of these peoples, but clearly some big shots in the film industry do. It's been quite a while since I've seen a non-superhero action film that doesn't involve at least one of the three. And all of them seem to star some grizzled action star rescuing a female that probably has a tie to the star. For example, let's just take a random enemy, a random action star and a random plot device, stick them together and see what comes out.
Ok, a relevant foe? Let's go with.....terrorists of some sort. Can't go wrong with terrorists.
A grizzled action star? I'm gonna say Liam Neeson. Pretty good casting. Very original.
And some kind of plot device? How about the main character's daughter? That's a good device!
Well, we've got out story: Liam Neeson is out to rescue his daughter from some terrorists and stop their evil plot, which of course involves hiding a bomb somewhere. Now this is our original film idea, and it's nothing like anyone's ever seen- oh, wait. Taken. Nevermind.
Why would I take the time out of my day to review the same movie I've seen about 100 times? Why would YOU take the time out of your day to read a review of the same thing you've seen about 100 times? Why would ANYONE watch the exact same movie they just saw unless it's decent? Seriously, everyone- get a hobby. Get a dog. Play some League Of Legends. Find a mate. Just stop making the exact same film that you made a billion lookalikes of.
OVERALL RATING: 4/10
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Why would I even take the time to rate this differently than I rate any other stereotypical action film?
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