Escape to the Movies: Taken 2
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No you wouldnt! You'd call the police like any sane person and then sit agonisingly by the phone in the hope that they had found your girlfriend.SnakeoilSage said:
On topic First one was alright, second ones probably a DVD release, also I like the fact that the baddie from Taken 2 is Boris the Bulletdodger from Snatch
Great idea, poor execution. No surprises here. Thanks for the heads up, Bob.
Was I the only one who cried out in agony upon seeing "The Lone Ranger" imagery? Please, Hollywood, don't do this. Remake "The Munsters" if you must, but don't do this...
Was I the only one who cried out in agony upon seeing "The Lone Ranger" imagery? Please, Hollywood, don't do this. Remake "The Munsters" if you must, but don't do this...
Great intro, Bob.
As for the review itself? I think you laid it on a little too thick when talking about the first movie. Maybe it's because I am a dad and you're not, but I never got any of the sort of xenophobic/patriarchal overtones that you placed on it; for me, it was simply a brutal illustration of how far a parent will go to protect their child.
Assuming I was in the same position he was and I had the same skillset that he did, I can't say that I would have acted any differently. Not because of xenophobia towards "the other" and not because "father knows best," but because I love my child, I would do nearly anything to protect my child from that sort of harm, and I have no sympathy at all for human traffickers.
Now, I can see where you're coming from with your analysis, but I think you may be over-analyzing.
As for the review itself? I think you laid it on a little too thick when talking about the first movie. Maybe it's because I am a dad and you're not, but I never got any of the sort of xenophobic/patriarchal overtones that you placed on it; for me, it was simply a brutal illustration of how far a parent will go to protect their child.
Assuming I was in the same position he was and I had the same skillset that he did, I can't say that I would have acted any differently. Not because of xenophobia towards "the other" and not because "father knows best," but because I love my child, I would do nearly anything to protect my child from that sort of harm, and I have no sympathy at all for human traffickers.
Now, I can see where you're coming from with your analysis, but I think you may be over-analyzing.
Everything I needed to know about this movie occurred at 3:09. The slowmo protagonist strut with the birds flying behind him is never a good sign.
I did like the premise of the antagonists taking revenge as a consequence to Liam Neeson's rampaging through the first film. While I do love me some Neeson, I felt this story didn't really need to be told. I'd probably catch it on Netflix at some point while I casually browse a few months down the line.
Well, it's a French film and lord knows they take every opportunity they can get to slam Islam in any way possible. I mean, French society has by and large been the most intolerant of any country toward Muslims, enacting dozens of laws that persecute them while the French people are bombarded with propaganda from every angle about them.
I personally thought that "Taken" was the best video game movie I'd ever seen. It seemed to take best elements of GTA and Metal Gear Solid and throw them together. I literally imagined an exclamation point appear over one of the man's heads when he saw Neeson through the window.
I was hoping Taken 2 would be more of the same.
I was hoping Taken 2 would be more of the same.
Lol Don't tell my wife that otherwise she'll expect me to bounce around Europe killing human traffikers next time she's kidnapped.SnakeoilSage said:
I'm not disputing your 'desire' to avenge etc but unlike fantasy dad Liam Neeson, you wouldnt have access to weapons, training, French inside connections et al. You'd most likely have to get a Visa before they even let you off a plane
On a side note we have the exact same number of posts!
I'm not sure theres many movies that addendum does;nt improve!luvd1 said:
I actually had a glimmer of hope that Taken 2 would be a fun action movie...
Guess i'll just go watch Dreadd 3D again...
...damn that was a great movie...
Guess i'll just go watch Dreadd 3D again...
...damn that was a great movie...
Everyone goes on an on about how awesome Liam Neeson is, but the only exposure I've had to him are movies in which he is incredibly boring and monotone (The Phantom Menace, Batman Begins, etc.)...I should probably see the first Taken, and Schindler's List.
