Tooken
Tooken

Tooken

2015Movie81 minEnglish

Spoof of the "Taken" franchise. An ex-CIA agent who is now a mall security guard discovers that things are being taken from him. He must team up with his mom, also an ex-CIA agent, to defeat his rival and save his family.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes5%
Metacritic26/100
Google Users35%
Director: Olivier MegatonGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Bryan Mills' life is shattered when he is framed for the murder of his ex-wife. He must evade the CIA, the FBI, and the LAPD to hunt down the real killer and protect the only person he has left to protect: his daughter. Mills uses his unique set of skills to navigate the treacherous landscape of Los Angeles and bring the murderer to justice.

Critical Reception

Taken 3 was widely panned by critics and audiences alike, with many calling it a tired and unnecessary addition to the franchise. The film suffered from a predictable plot, uninspired action sequences, and a lack of the charismatic core that defined the earlier installments. Despite its critical failures, it performed moderately well at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Repetitive and unimaginative action sequences fail to deliver thrills.
  • The plot is convoluted and lacks credibility, even within the context of an action film.
  • Liam Neeson's performance, while committed, cannot salvage the film's overall mediocrity.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film, with many feeling it was a cash grab that tarnished the legacy of the original 'Taken'. Common complaints include a lack of originality, excessive plot holes, and a feeling that the series had run its course.

Fun Fact

The film was marketed with the tagline 'It all ends here,' signifying the intended conclusion of the 'Taken' trilogy.

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