Taken 3

This sequel is the third installment of the Taken series and as in the others stars Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills.  The movie begins with Bryan meeting with his ex-wife Lenore who was played by Famke Jannsen.   They discuss the fact that they still love each other.  Lenore however has remarried and is trying to keep the marriage going.  Lenore’s husband, Stuart, (Dougray Scott) suspects that something is going on and visits Bryan requesting that he stay away from Lenore. 

While Bryan is out jogging, he gets a text from Lenore asking him to get bagels and she will meet him at his house to talk.  Lenore gets a similar message, asking her to meet Bryan her near a convenience store.   Bryan gets the bagels and arrives home to find that Lenore has been killed.  Soon the police arrive to arrest Bryan led by inspector Franck Dotzler who was played by Forest Whitaker. 

Bryan escapes and makes his way to a payphone to call his daughter, Kim, (Maggie Grace) to alert her of her mother’s death and to warn her to be careful and to trust no one.  Bryan plans to find out who killed his ex-wife and set him up to take the fall. 

I love almost everything that Liam Neeson stars in and this movie was no exception.  He is a far better actor than most people realize and is a terrific action hero.  Forest Whitaker was also fantastic in his role as was all the other actors.  I loved the scenes between Neeson and Whitaker showing the respect Inspector Dotzler has for Bryan Mills. 

This movie will not disappoint if you enjoyed the first two movies.  I highly recommend that you see Taken 3.  I gave this movie 3 ½ out of 4 stars.