Taken 2008
“They took his daughter. He'll take their lives.”
What is Taken?
The film "Taken" is a 2008 English-language French action-thriller directed by Pierre Morel. It follows the story of a former government operative who is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 18, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- France, United States of America
- Studios
- EuropaCorp, M6 Films, Grive Productions
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $226,830,568
- Genres
- Action, Thriller
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Overview
The film "Taken" is a 2008 English-language French action-thriller directed by Pierre Morel. It follows the story of a former government operative who is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter. The daughter is allowed to go on vacation with a friend in Paris, but her trip takes a disastrous turn. The operative must use his extensive training and skills to track down the people responsible and rescue his daughter. The film features Liam Neeson in the lead role and explores themes of action and thriller genres.
Should you watch it?
“A retired operative must use his lethal skill set to rescue his kidnapped daughter from human traffickers.”
- high-stakes action sequences
- focused narrative pace
- intense depiction of violence
Watch it if you enjoy fast-paced action films featuring a protagonist on a rescue mission.
The film contains scenes of violence and intense situations involving human trafficking.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Bryan Mills, a former government operative.
What happens to the daughter?
She is abducted by a gang of human traffickers while on vacation in Paris.
What is the setting?
The story takes place in Paris.
What is the protagonist's background?
He is a former government operative with extensive training and skills.
What is the main conflict?
A father must track down a criminal organization to rescue his kidnapped daughter.