There are things and story structure elements that work much better in a novel or comic book in this case that won't work as well in a film. But that is more due to the strict adherence to the source material than the script itself. It though has a bit of a tough time for a little while with finding its own rhythm but the second half finds the film finding its groove. While I know that this isn't director Zack Snyder's preferred version of the film (the theatrical cut runs 156 minutes while his director's cut to be released on dvd will be 190 minutes) as it stands this is probably the best film version of the comic book that we could have hoped for. I posted this rating on the recent viewing thread but thought that I would post some actual thoughts here. Post by: Hammock Rider on February 05, 2009, 12:45:48 PM But he's so good, it doesn't actually matter much. His American accent is never really believable. One comment I wanted to make as well: while it doesn't bother me, I have to agree with what someone pointed out to me about Liam Neeson. It's a cliche to say, but this is one of the rare cases of a film that truly doesn't stop once it really gets going. I also must say, after the opening 20 minutes, this is one of the most consistently fast paced and very entertaining films I've ever seen. The film would have worked with a lesser actor, but it would not have worked nearly as well. Liam Neeson is excellent in the film, and carries it. While I enjoyed Pierre Morrel's first film, Banlieue 13 (AKA District 13), Taken is a much more mature film, with significantly better character development, a much better plot, and better acting.
I will note that it's pretty obvious at times that it was cut to get PG-13 though. I must say I quite enjoyed it both times. I ended up seeing Taken last Friday, and then again on Saturday, with two different groups of people.
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