Taken 2

Bryan Mills and his daughter Kim are in Istanbul when a crime boss, seeking revenge for his father's death, kidnaps Kim and her mother. Mills must use his particular set of skills to rescue them and navigate a city under siege. He finds himself working against the clock and local authorities to protect his family.

Taken 2 was a commercial success, grossing over $376 million worldwide. However, it received generally negative reviews from critics, who criticized its convoluted plot, excessive action sequences, and a perceived dilution of the original film's appeal. Audience reception was more mixed, with many enjoying the action but acknowledging its flaws.

• While Liam Neeson returns with his signature intensity, the plot feels repetitive and less focused than the original.
• The action sequences are plentiful but often chaotic and derivative.
• The film suffers from a predictable story and relies too heavily on the established 'skills' of its protagonist.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining action flick with a strong lead performance from Liam Neeson. However, many felt the plot was unoriginal and less engaging than the first movie, with some critics pointing out the predictable nature of the events.

Liam Neeson initially did not want to star in a sequel to 'Taken', feeling that the first film was a standalone story. He was eventually convinced by the script and the financial success of the original.