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4/5 Stars Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen Director: Pierre Morel

Ultimately, Taken remains a must-watch for any fan of the action genre. Its influence can still be seen in modern cinema, particularly in the way it handles high-stakes tension and character-driven violence. Whether you are watching it for the first time or the tenth, the journey of Bryan Mills remains one of the most satisfying cinematic experiences of the 2000s.