Taken Alive

A martial arts expert is framed for murder and must go on the run to clear his name. He finds himself caught in a web of conspiracy involving corrupt cops and a dangerous crime syndicate. With the help of an unlikely ally, he must fight his way through enemy lines to expose the truth and bring the real killers to justice.

Taken Alive received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its generic plot and reliance on action sequences over character development. However, fans of martial arts films appreciated the fight choreography and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Mark Dacascos.

• Praised for its energetic fight scenes and martial arts talent.

• Criticized for a predictable and uninspired storyline.

• Considered a standard, no-frills action flick typical of its era.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available.

The film features a significant amount of wire-fu, a technique common in Hong Kong action cinema that allows performers to achieve more acrobatic and gravity-defying moves, which was becoming more mainstream in Western action films during the 1990s.