Related topics Movie ReviewsFilm ReviewsLiam NeesonMaggie Grace Advertisement */ Generally, sequels attempt to top their predecessors. "Taken 2" just doesn't seem to care; it unapologetically rehashes the concepts of the original while leaving out the fun parts. The setup offers some suspense and a few intriguing ideas, but monotony sets in rather quickly. The same family encounters the same villains, which leads to familiar kidnappings, rescues, and escapes. Liam Neeson's stone-faced protagonist still has his useful set of skills, but even when he gets to use them, the camera won't settle down long enough for the viewer to decipher the results. Almost every action sequence loses its edge...
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