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[sahyder1]

This thread is part of the "EWB goes to the Movies" project. Please create future movie threads once the movie is out using the same poll that is attached to this thread. Thank You. Obviously it would help a lot if people posted reviews rather then just voting in the attached poll.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Drama and Thriller

Running Time: 1 hr. 31 min.

Release Date: January 30th, 2009 (wide)

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, disturbing thematic material, sexual content, some drug references and language.

Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Anjul Nigam, Goran Kostic

Directed by: Pierre Morel

Produced by: Didier Hoarau, Luc Besson, Pierre-Ange Le Pogam

Edited March 5, 2009 by sahyder1

[Legend_Killer33]

I think my avatar says it all, but I just love this movie. It's not too long, maybe a little short in the sense the final fight scene is a bit rushed. But it's just got a bit of everything and Neeson is beyond cool in this movie. I would have never picked him for this role but he pulls it off fantastically. Except the definate highlight of the movie is when he...

Spoiler: Click here to view

When he shoots the wife of the French ambassador (the man who sits behind a desk)

I DID NOT see that coming!

[MyKILLv2.0]

Awesome movie. As poster above says, I would have never pictured Nelson for this type of movie, yet he pulled it off PERFECTLY. I give it a solid 8.5 or 9, and would watch it again for sure.

[Hellfire]

I don't think I've seen Liam Neeson in many other movies but in this one he's fantastic. Its a definite watch and buy for me and everyone else should do the same.

Edited March 6, 2009 by Hellfire

[livid]

I thought it was pretty good but nothing outstanding. I like Neeson and everything but he didn't really fit the part. I just couldn't get into it as much as I probably could've because it's not something I think he excels at.

That being said, it's a lot better than a majority of the movies that are similar and gave it a 7.

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

The advert for this had me sold on it, simply amazing movie. Some of the scenes are magic and Neeson plays the role better than anyone could. There's not a great deal to say, it's a must watch if you ask me.