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Written October 27, 2012
If You Liked the First One

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I can't think of a sequel that was ever as good as the first. Taken was a great movie and Taken 2 is almost as good. Neeson is in Turkey on a job when his ex-wife and daughter surprise him and they decide to spend a few days in the city together. What they don't know is the father of one of the Albanias he killed in the first movie is after him to avenge his son's death and they plan to kidnap all three of them, but can't find the daughter after Neeson tips her off. The rest of the movie deals with him and his wife being able to get away or not. I won't reveal anymore, because I think you need to go see for yourselves. Lots of action, and keeps your attention just like the first one.
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Written October 6, 2012
Take 2 Take a Pass

by wtnmike

This movie had potential, but the characters and plot needed further development. The ending was a dud! It is short and almost whole story was told in first 45 minutes. if you see trailer or commercial you most of the move. Take a pass in this one unless you have nothing to do.
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Written October 15, 2012
Taken 2 where ??

by george000007

The movie is a short experience from the 1st one there are hardly any movies that can make the 1st movie hype and although this one didnt out do the 1st one it was still a good movie for me.
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Written October 20, 2012
Liam is the bomb diggity

by emerling74

LOVE IT!! Loved this movie more than the first. Great story! Liam Neeson pulls it off once again. I was on the edge of my seat this whole movie. If you didn't like the first don't worry you will like the 2nd.
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Written October 9, 2012
a good ride

by pburris

Aside from some of the geographic improbabilities, Taken 2 offered better than average action flick excitement. Granted, I could not imagine how someone could traverse Istanbul the way Liam Neeson's character does and not end up in the Sea of Marmara, but the story was tight and the action kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire movie.
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Written October 29, 2012
Taken 2.... I Wish I'd Passed

by Anita4162

We were so looking forward to seeing this sequel to Taken, which was a phenomenal action film with lots of twists to keep it interesting. This film was predictable, the acting made me think the actors were bored with it as well. With such a great cast, I hope they'll forget Taken 3 and take on something that will challenge and excite them so we too can be excited by it.
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Written October 9, 2012
funny

by rekoneyez

def had a alot of camera angles to hide the lack of hand to hand combat. but other than that story was good location was great but i would like to see more action
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So-so
Written October 10, 2012
Please, no 3.

by stowaway7

Action, yes. Not as good as the first. Predictable from start to finish. Amazing how someone without a drivers license masters a stick-shift and high speed chases effortlessly. And apparently tossing grenades around a major foreign city is routine as it aroused no suspicion whatsoever. If you've seen the first one I won't say don't go, but run away screaming if a 3rd installment rears it's ugly head.
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Must Go!
Written October 28, 2012
Taken 2

by GSGomez2

Luv, luv ,luv Liam Neeson! He's both tough an tender and believable being both. I never miss a movie he's in and I never regret it. Great movie with plenty of action, tension and, yes, love. What's not to like!?
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So-so
Written October 8, 2012
So-So Because I was expecting more

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Taken 2 is entertaining, but it?s just not the first one. I felt it was not as action pack as the first and was more suspenseful. All in all I would say wait for it to come out on DVD.
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Written November 16, 2012
"Taken" for a ride with this one...

by creole75

Marko from Tropoje and his family are the most incompetent criminals of all time!!!!! This movie succeeds not because its a good action movie, it hits peaks and valleys there. It succeeds because of the kooky events that transpire. "Kim, your mother is about to be taken...and in a minute so am i"...while pointing a gun at the kidnapper. too funny.
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So-so
Written October 30, 2012
Not nearly as good as the first one

by grehmer

The movie was full of action but the story line was forced a bit to much in order to link this movie to the first Taken movie (Taken 1 was great BTW). Also, some of the situations in the movie were completely implausible and unrealistic, which negatively impacted my experience with the movie overall; Example, where in the world could you throw grenades on housing rooftops, in a very populated city I might add, and at no time did any police, neighbor, pedestrian or homeowner ever come by to check it out what all the explosions were about? Even James Bond movies will throw in a bit of reality of life limitations into their movie situations. Anyway, the movie was entertaining but not nearly as good as the first one and I think you would be better served waiting until the DVD comes out.
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Must Go!
Written October 12, 2012
Go!

by iReview_movies

Part 2 was great! However, I liked part 1 the most. I am pretty sure there will be a part 3
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Written November 13, 2012
Worth Seeing

by mike3316

If you liked the first one ... you're gonna like this one. The story isn't exactly a brain bender and there are no real plot twists (ex-wife gets kidnapped instead of daughter ... not a real spoiler there folks). Basically what you've got is Liam Neeson kicking butt for 2 hours. Its fast paced with quick edits on the fight scenes. They clearly went with the idea - if it ain't broke .... While the door is clearly left open for a Taken 3 - I would be surprised to see it.
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Written October 17, 2012
Its good...Could have been better

by tulipnandu

I'm a die hard Liam Neeson Fan so my opinion could be biased. He comes up with his usual strong dialogue delivery and making an impression right from the word go.
This part is not as good as the first one, because the first one had that unpredictability about it which made it extra special. The plot in this movie is decent but sometimes it fails to grip the person watching it. But Liam Neeson comes out once again in flying colors.

If you are fan of action and want a decent watch GO for it.
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