TAKEN - Bloody brilliant Luc Besson masterpiece !

Original Desmond · 08-02-08, 11:29 PM

Been a fan of Besson ever since Leon the Professional

Taken is absolutely awesome ! Liam Neeson is amazing as an ex spy whose daughter gets kidnapped by sex trade traffickers

I know it only comes out in the US in September but it will be a must watch

project86 · 08-03-08, 12:52 AM

Sweet, I didn't know he was working on anything since Angel-A, definitely will check it out.

JPRaup · 08-03-08, 12:53 AM

I remember seeing a trailer a LONG time ago, can't wait to check this out, I love Neeson

Original Desmond · 08-03-08, 01:02 AM

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0936501/

supporting cast Maggie Grace is who is surprisingly decent and Famke Jansen and for 24 fans, Xander Berkeley has a role.

Fans of 24 and fans of the Jason Bourne movies will love this one

PopcornTreeCt · 08-03-08, 02:20 AM

Looking forward to this one. Liam Neeson is always great.

lukewarmwater · 08-03-08, 02:21 AM

Sounds a little shilly and misleading OP.
Just like your other threads:
Felon with Val Kilmer
Do Not Disturb - New Show
The Mentalist - New Show
Greek

This is co written and co produced by Luc Besson, he didn't direct it. He co writes and produces a lot of crap, like taxi 1,2,3,4 and Bandidas. And this is directed by the guy who did district B13. The parkour stuff in B13 was awseome, but everything else in it was retarded.

I'm a little burned out on over the top retarded action movies, crank, shoot em up, wanted, that kevin bacon one, etc. Its too bad, would be nice to have a real action FILM again. Haven't had one of those in a while.

valkyrie · 08-03-08, 03:18 AM

This is a fantastic movie. Bourne is the closest thing I can compare it to. It takes a few minutes to get going, but once started, the action is non-stop. One of my favorite movies of the year, easily. Can't wait to see in in the theater.

PopcornTreeCt · 08-03-08, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukewarmwater

Sounds a little shilly and misleading OP.
Just like your other threads:
Felon with Val Kilmer
Do Not Disturb - New Show
The Mentalist - New Show
Greek

This is co written and co produced by Luc Besson, he didn't direct it. He co writes and produces a lot of crap, like taxi 1,2,3,4 and Bandidas. And this is directed by the guy who did district B13. The parkour stuff in B13 was awseome, but everything else in it was retarded.

I'm a little burned out on over the top retarded action movies, crank, shoot em up, wanted, that kevin bacon one, etc. Its too bad, would be nice to have a real action FILM again. Haven't had one of those in a while.

Shilly? It's Original Desmond!

clappj · 08-03-08, 09:25 AM

If Original Demond is shilly, then you must be the anti-shill.

You sound like you've already decided to hate this film, before you've even seen it, because you believe it's just like all the other films you consider to be "retarded."

I'm excited about the film BTW!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukewarmwater

Sounds a little shilly and misleading OP.
Just like your other threads:
Felon with Val Kilmer
Do Not Disturb - New Show
The Mentalist - New Show
Greek

This is co written and co produced by Luc Besson, he didn't direct it. He co writes and produces a lot of crap, like taxi 1,2,3,4 and Bandidas. And this is directed by the guy who did district B13. The parkour stuff in B13 was awseome, but everything else in it was retarded.

I'm a little burned out on over the top retarded action movies, crank, shoot em up, wanted, that kevin bacon one, etc. Its too bad, would be nice to have a real action FILM again. Haven't had one of those in a while.

TheNightFlier · 08-03-08, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukewarmwater

Sounds a little shilly and misleading OP.
Just like your other threads:
Felon with Val Kilmer
Do Not Disturb - New Show
The Mentalist - New Show
Greek

This is co written and co produced by Luc Besson, he didn't direct it. He co writes and produces a lot of crap, like taxi 1,2,3,4 and Bandidas. And this is directed by the guy who did district B13. The parkour stuff in B13 was awseome, but everything else in it was retarded.

I'm a little burned out on over the top retarded action movies, crank, shoot em up, wanted, that kevin bacon one, etc. Its too bad, would be nice to have a real action FILM again. Haven't had one of those in a while.

Somebody really excited over a movie makes them a shill now?

I saw the trailer for this awhile ago, and have been looking forward to it ever since.

starman9000 · 08-03-08, 10:10 AM

Clearly the OP has been hired by Besson, Val Kilmer, Jerry O'connell, Simon Baker and whoever is in Greek to vaguely mention, sometimes enthusiastically, their work.

trespoochies · 08-03-08, 11:07 AM

I got a chance to see it, and while I wouldn't go as far as to say it's fantastic, it is definitely a lot of fun and worth a look for the fans of the Besson factory. While it doesn't really stray from the usual Besson storyline formula - 20 minutes setup, and an hour of on and off action - seeing Liam Neeson laying it down is a hell of a lot of fun, watching him go up against Albanian human traffickers. The finale, which takes place on a boat is on par with action scenes from The Transporter. It's also nice seeing something new from the director of District B13.

chris_sc77 · 08-03-08, 12:33 PM

PG-13 and 93 minutes....No thanks..

trespoochies · 08-03-08, 12:38 PM

US release must be edited. There's a couple of scenes i can think of that would have to be either heavily edited or cut altogether.

valkyrie · 08-03-08, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

PG-13 and 93 minutes....No thanks..

That is bad. There's no way the foreign cut would get a PG-13 rating. Hollywood strikes again.

nodeerforamonth · 08-03-08, 02:18 PM

Wasn't "Taken" the name of a mini series about UFOs?

JHosk · 08-03-08, 06:25 PM

Thanks for the info. Looks great. Isn't there another movie hitting the big screen, about a couple whose child is abducted by human trafficers ??

Ranger · 08-03-08, 06:33 PM

I don't really care for Maggie Grace, but with Liam and Fameke there, I might give it a try.

First thing I thought of from the trailer was Jack Bristow from Alias.

Daytripper · 08-03-08, 06:48 PM

I didn't care for the trailer at all. It just looked like the same over the top thriller we've seen a million times before. However, I'll wait until the reviews are out and then I'll make my final decision.

Original Desmond · 08-03-08, 08:07 PM

Maggie Grace just has to play a stupid foolish giggling 17 year old. It's a role even she did not stuff up.

Really performancewise, it's all about Liam.

TheNightFlier · 08-05-08, 11:34 PM

Got a chance to see this the other night from someone who got their hands on a screener (didn't ask). Loved it.

Watching Liam Neeson tear through Paris was just fun to watch. The plot is simple and the villains a bit generic, but Neeson makes this movie worth watching. A great performance. Fans of the Bourne movies will most likely enjoy this as well.

The US cut must take a lot out to get a PG-13, in the version I saw there's

Spoiler:

***/****

redrum · 08-05-08, 11:54 PM

was pretty good. not a masterpiece. neeson owned his role. worth watching for him alone.

i think the cut i watched could be a pg-13, barely any blood in it. like when dude gets popped in his head when he opens the door. no blood.

j_sutton · 08-06-08, 02:51 AM

Watch. This. Movie.

As well, not too bad to cut for PG-13. As mentioned above, there is a lot of violence, but it doesn't revel in it. More like an episode (or a whole season) of 24. Gotta do what you gotta do.

Will be attending in the theatre.

wilky61 · 08-06-08, 04:20 AM

Damn, for some reason I looked at the title and thought "Shit, there's a Robert Bresson movie I haven't heard of??"

BadlyDrawnBoy · 09-10-08, 08:29 PM

I'm looking forward to this, I saw the trailer on nothing but trailers, and was surprised that I had not heard a thing about it.

08-02-08, 11:29 PM	#1
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Original Desmond DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 13,471	http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0936501/ supporting cast Maggie Grace is who is surprisingly decent and Famke Jansen and for 24 fans, Xander Berkeley has a role. Fans of 24 and fans of the Jason Bourne movies will love this one __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DVDTALK LEGEND OTHER FORUM TEAM 7 LEADER Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, shag anything in sight

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08-03-08, 02:21 AM	#6
lukewarmwater DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United States of HELL YEAH!!! Posts: 1,150	Sounds a little shilly and misleading OP. Just like your other threads: Felon with Val Kilmer Do Not Disturb - New Show The Mentalist - New Show Greek This is co written and co produced by Luc Besson, he didn't direct it. He co writes and produces a lot of crap, like taxi 1,2,3,4 and Bandidas. And this is directed by the guy who did district B13. The parkour stuff in B13 was awseome, but everything else in it was retarded. I'm a little burned out on over the top retarded action movies, crank, shoot em up, wanted, that kevin bacon one, etc. Its too bad, would be nice to have a real action FILM again. Haven't had one of those in a while. __________________ In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves, the only final sin is stupidity - Hunter S. Thompson Last edited by lukewarmwater; 08-03-08 at 02:25 AM.

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JPRaup Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Posts: 1,722	I remember seeing a trailer a LONG time ago, can't wait to check this out, I love Neeson

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valkyrie DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,933	This is a fantastic movie. Bourne is the closest thing I can compare it to. It takes a few minutes to get going, but once started, the action is non-stop. One of my favorite movies of the year, easily. Can't wait to see in in the theater.

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starman9000 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,607	Clearly the OP has been hired by Besson, Val Kilmer, Jerry O'connell, Simon Baker and whoever is in Greek to vaguely mention, sometimes enthusiastically, their work.

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trespoochies Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 788	I got a chance to see it, and while I wouldn't go as far as to say it's fantastic, it is definitely a lot of fun and worth a look for the fans of the Besson factory. While it doesn't really stray from the usual Besson storyline formula - 20 minutes setup, and an hour of on and off action - seeing Liam Neeson laying it down is a hell of a lot of fun, watching him go up against Albanian human traffickers. The finale, which takes place on a boat is on par with action scenes from The Transporter. It's also nice seeing something new from the director of District B13. __________________ "Kinda don't really care to see any man pecs, for what it's worth. How about making Khan a chick with a great rack? The Tits of Khan anyone?" - Dullboy Last edited by trespoochies; 08-03-08 at 12:12 PM.

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chris_sc77 Suspended Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 5,628	PG-13 and 93 minutes....No thanks..

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trespoochies Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 788	US release must be edited. There's a couple of scenes i can think of that would have to be either heavily edited or cut altogether. __________________ "Kinda don't really care to see any man pecs, for what it's worth. How about making Khan a chick with a great rack? The Tits of Khan anyone?" - Dullboy

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JHosk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 710	Thanks for the info. Looks great. Isn't there another movie hitting the big screen, about a couple whose child is abducted by human trafficers ?? __________________ Jason Hoskins

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Ranger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 15,845	I don't really care for Maggie Grace, but with Liam and Fameke there, I might give it a try. First thing I thought of from the trailer was Jack Bristow from Alias.

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Daytripper DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,205	I didn't care for the trailer at all. It just looked like the same over the top thriller we've seen a million times before. However, I'll wait until the reviews are out and then I'll make my final decision.

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Original Desmond DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 13,471	Maggie Grace just has to play a stupid foolish giggling 17 year old. It's a role even she did not stuff up. Really performancewise, it's all about Liam. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DVDTALK LEGEND OTHER FORUM TEAM 7 LEADER Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, shag anything in sight

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TheNightFlier DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,289	Got a chance to see this the other night from someone who got their hands on a screener (didn't ask). Loved it. Watching Liam Neeson tear through Paris was just fun to watch. The plot is simple and the villains a bit generic, but Neeson makes this movie worth watching. A great performance. Fans of the Bourne movies will most likely enjoy this as well. The US cut must take a lot out to get a PG-13, in the version I saw there's Spoiler: torture, gory headshots, a high body count and hell a lot of neck snapping and bone breaking by Neeson. */** __________________ Ain't so funny meow is it? My DVD Collection XBL-Ohcrapifell

08-05-08, 11:54 PM	#22
redrum DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,199	was pretty good. not a masterpiece. neeson owned his role. worth watching for him alone. i think the cut i watched could be a pg-13, barely any blood in it. like when dude gets popped in his head when he opens the door. no blood. __________________ DVDs

08-06-08, 02:51 AM	#23
j_sutton Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CA Posts: 218	Watch. This. Movie. As well, not too bad to cut for PG-13. As mentioned above, there is a lot of violence, but it doesn't revel in it. More like an episode (or a whole season) of 24. Gotta do what you gotta do. Will be attending in the theatre.

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