By Mariela Limon |Staff Writer| Liam Neeson is back to kicking butt and dominating the box office with the action-packed thriller “Taken 2.” Directed by the appropriately named Olivier Megaton, "Taken 2" is the sequel to the popular 2008 action film “Taken,” which was a surprise hit at the box office. The first feature, "Taken" centered around Bryan Mills (Neeson) trying to rescue his daughter who was kidnapped while vacationing in Paris by a group of Albanian sex traffickers. Mills embarked on a thrilling killing spree in the attempt to save his daughter and was successful in the end. In “Taken 2” family members of the human traffickers killed by Mills are out to seek … [Read more...] about In “Taken 2,” no more Mr. Nice Neeson
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Neeson vs. Nature: The final showdown
By Brian Chidueme |Staff Writer| It’s official: the combination of Liam Neeson and Joe Carnahan is a match made in hyper-kinetic cinema nirvana. Fresh off their 2010 film adaptation of “The A-Team,” Neeson and Carnahan are collaborating with each other once again. This time, it isn’t Carnahan’s blend of loud, brainless action and black humor that’s involved. Instead, "The Grey" is both a return to form and a nod to the gritty and thought-provoking undertones of Carnahan’s 2002 breakthrough hit, “Narc.” This is a homerun for Carnahan as well as a welcome change of pace from his previous mainstream offerings such as “Smokin’ Aces.” This is also yet another excellent showcase … [Read more...] about Neeson vs. Nature: The final showdown