Taken
Taken is a popular action thriller film franchise that has gained significant attention in the global film industry. The franchise includes three films, all of which center around the character Bryan Mills, a retired CIA operative who uses his particular set of skills to rescue his kidnapped family members.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The first film in the series, Taken, introduces Bryan Mills as he attempts to save his daughter, Kim Mills, who has been kidnapped by human traffickers while on a trip to Paris. The second film, Taken 2, sees Bryan and his ex-wife, Lenore Mills, kidnapped by the father of one of the traffickers Bryan killed in the first film. In the third and final film, Taken 3, Bryan is framed for the murder of Lenore and must work to clear his name while protecting Kim from those who wish to harm her.
Reception[edit | edit source]
The Taken franchise has been met with mixed reviews from critics, but has been a commercial success. The films are often praised for their intense action sequences and the performance of Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The Taken franchise has had a significant impact on the action thriller genre, inspiring numerous films and television series with similar themes of revenge and rescue. It has also spawned a prequel television series, Taken, which explores Bryan Mills' life before the events of the films.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of films featuring home invasions
- List of action films of the 2000s
- List of action films of the 2010s
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