Taken 3

Name: Taken 3
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: January 9, 2015
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 26
Cast: Famke Janssen, Forest Whitaker, Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace

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Taken 3

Movie Details & Credits

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: January 9, 2015

Starring: Famke Janssen, Forest Whitaker, Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace

Summary: Liam Neeson returns as ex-covert operative Bryan Mills, whose reconciliation with his ex-wife is tragically cut short when she is brutally murdered. Consumed with rage, and framed for the crime, he goes on the run to evade the relentless pursuit of the CIA, FBI and the police. For one last time, Mills must use his “particular set ofLiam Neeson returns as ex-covert operative Bryan Mills, whose reconciliation with his ex-wife is tragically cut short when she is brutally murdered. Consumed with rage, and framed for the crime, he goes on the run to evade the relentless pursuit of the CIA, FBI and the police. For one last time, Mills must use his “particular set of skills,” to track down the real killers, exact his unique brand of justice, and protect the only thing that matters to him now – his daughter. [20th Century Fox]… Expand

Director: Olivier Megaton

Genre(s): Action, Thriller, Crime

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 109 min

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50	#50 Most Discussed Movie of 2015
96	#96 Most Shared Movie of 2015

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Entertainment Weekly - Kyle Anderson

Jan 9, 2015

It's a testament to Neeson's startling charisma as an action star that for all its storytelling flaws, large swaths of Taken 3 remain wildly entertaining. Read full review

Washington Post - Michael O'Sullivan

Jan 9, 2015

The film dutifully cleaves to the contours of a well-established and viscerally satisfying formula. Read full review

The A.V. Club - Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Jan 9, 2015

So what, exactly, is wrong with Taken 3? A lot of things, most of which can be attributed to the fact that director Olivier Megaton—who also helmed Taken 2—couldn’t mount an action scene if his life depended on it. Read full review

Arizona Republic - Randy Cordova

Jan 9, 2015

Olivier Megaton (he helmed "Taken 2") starts things off at a sluggish pace and never picks up speed. Even the action scenes, which often are filmed in jittery fashion, don't generate thrills. Read full review

The Playlist - Kevin Jagernauth

Jan 15, 2015

Sadly, the sequel isn't even so bad as to be memorable. Instead, it's vaporous, not even possessing the qualities indicating that anyone involved cared about any detail of the film. Read full review

Los Angeles Times - Betsy Sharkey

Jan 9, 2015

This time around the dramatics and dialogue are so laugh-out-loud funny that if there is a "4" — despite the promises that "3" is the final chapter — maybe it should be a straight-out satire. Read full review

Rolling Stone - Peter Travers

Jan 9, 2015

Be warned, sequel fanboys: This thing sucks! Read full review

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baldwincollins

Jan 22, 2015

most spy film-fan's like myself had predicted that this year 2015.
is the year of the spy. liam neeson's character brian mills had really shined in this film
the action was up-close and spot on. the storyline starting with mills losing his ex-wife never went down well with me. reasonmost spy film-fan's like myself had predicted that this year 2015.
is the year of the spy. liam neeson's character brian mills had really shined in this film
the action was up-close and spot on.
the storyline starting with mills losing his ex-wife never went down well with me. reason being the last
taken installment film, actually gave the viewing audience the impression that ex-wife and brian are
reunited as a family,
only now we find out in taken 3 that her present husband stewart want's her back.
however she being murdered in this film. which also means actress famke jenssen is out of the
popular growing franchise, if theres to be another taken film, how does the next story evolves around
the brian mills family? anyway I liked this installment, it's going to be very interesting to see which other
spy related thriller is going to rule the box-office this year. my guess is 'spectre'… Expand

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ccool262

Feb 7, 2015

Although many people say that this movie was terrible, just like the second one, personally, I really enjoyed this movie. A common theme with the Taken movies is the action-packed, thrilling scenes. I liked Taken 1 a lot more than Taken 2, but Taken 3 put me at the edge of the seat theAlthough many people say that this movie was terrible, just like the second one, personally, I really enjoyed this movie. A common theme with the Taken movies is the action-packed, thrilling scenes. I liked Taken 1 a lot more than Taken 2, but Taken 3 put me at the edge of the seat the entire time! The movie wasn't perfect though. Some things about the movie could have been changed and made better, but overall the movie kept me interested throughout the whole thing with suspense and new plot twists.… Expand

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Bruce722

May 22, 2015

While Taken 3 was nowhere near as exciting as the first two films, it at least made a lot more sense, as far as the story goes, than the second one. This is the sequel that the first film deserved. Liam Neeson does a solid job, though he is beginning to show his age. Forest Whitaker playsWhile Taken 3 was nowhere near as exciting as the first two films, it at least made a lot more sense, as far as the story goes, than the second one. This is the sequel that the first film deserved. Liam Neeson does a solid job, though he is beginning to show his age. Forest Whitaker plays the exact same role he always does but he does it well. It ended kind of weak but it was definitely a good movie overall.… Expand

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inaneswine

Nov 14, 2017

Following the thrilling first installment, and totally forgettable second installment, comes this slightly less forgettable third film of a franchise that really didn't have much right becoming a franchise in the first place.

The action sequences are typically exciting, equipped with wellFollowing the thrilling first installment, and totally forgettable second installment, comes this slightly less forgettable third film of a franchise that really didn't have much right becoming a franchise in the first place.

The action sequences are typically exciting, equipped with well choreographed fight sequences, repetitive as they become. However, I was disappointed with the quality of the image on many occasions, particularly the opening credits. For an IMAX film, it really didn't look or feel like one. And in one particular chase sequence on the road, the visual effects suffer significantly.

But the acting, script and story is really where the film falls flat. Neeson, Scott and Grace turn in poor performances; and while it's always a pleasure to see Whitaker on screen, his character, along with all the others, is as generic as they come.

It is better than the third film, but that's not a difficult challenge. A weak setup, an unconvincing cast and an abrupt ending make Taken 3 below average Hollywood action fodder.

I suppose I just wasn't particularly taken with it.… Expand

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TheRussianator

Apr 12, 2018

After the horrible second film they decide to make another one. And they kept the same director. WHY? Because they don't care. The last one made money, so they're gonna keep milking the franchise. It's as stupid if not more stupid than the previous one. The shaky quick-cut camera work isAfter the horrible second film they decide to make another one. And they kept the same director. WHY? Because they don't care. The last one made money, so they're gonna keep milking the franchise. It's as stupid if not more stupid than the previous one. The shaky quick-cut camera work is present here as well. The guy who directed this movie - STOP DIRECTING ACTION MOVIES. YOU SUCK DICK AT IT!… Expand

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EludiumQ36

Apr 30, 2016

Pathetic second sequel, and hopefully the final one. Appears to have been made on the basis of a single discussion with no care for production values or plausibility. Yes, this was phoned in. And worst of all, was that this comes off as a daddy-daughter tale, so yeh, they totally flipped offPathetic second sequel, and hopefully the final one. Appears to have been made on the basis of a single discussion with no care for production values or plausibility. Yes, this was phoned in. And worst of all, was that this comes off as a daddy-daughter tale, so yeh, they totally flipped off their main demographic. Thank gawd this was free on an HBO preview weekend.… Expand

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FranzHcritic

Aug 3, 2015

The first film had used up all its puff and zang, and there was little there to begin with. This is more convoluted, more incomprehensible. The action scenes are, in all honesty, boring and lacking any suspense the first film managed to (barely) generate. I'm thankful that this will be theThe first film had used up all its puff and zang, and there was little there to begin with. This is more convoluted, more incomprehensible. The action scenes are, in all honesty, boring and lacking any suspense the first film managed to (barely) generate. I'm thankful that this will be the last of the 'Taken' films.… Expand

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