Taken

Who's in it? Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Framke Janssen
What's it about? A former spy relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter who has been kidnapped.
What type of film is it? Action Thriller
Is it any good? This has got all the ingredients you would expect from a good thriller and good action movie – a tight script, a fast pace and just a few key players to keep it lean. Another key ingredient is lead characters that you care about so you really so mind if they live or die. Liam Neeson is a pleasant surprise as an action hero lead and really pulls it off convincingly. The only downside is that when the storyline of people trafficking gets down to the nitty gritty it might make the squeamish look away. Tough in places but compelling, this is the best action movie since the Bourne Supremacy.
Marks out of 10? 7