I don't understand the hate for this movie. It's a tense, fast-paced thriller with believable characters and situations.
Liam Neeson delivers, as always. The characters of the children are not horrible brats, as are in so many films now. The wife is pretty much only a sketch, but the important characteristics of all the characters are filled in enough, at the beginning of the film, to satisfy any need for back story.
It's an action-filled adventure, that drives quickly to its resolution. Some have commented that the "third part" seemed flat. I do wonder what movie they might have been watching - not this one.
I have a theory. I've noticed with movies made in Europe, lately, that there are a *lot* of bad ratings. I figure it's because some people can't wrap their heads around a European setting and vibe. I also consider that perhaps to some people, all European movies must be like the Bourne series in order to satisfy them. *shrug* I did notice in the credits that there is shared production with some Canadian, Quebecois organizations. To some people, this will automatically deduct another couple of points from their rating.
I try to understand why accomplished, really enjoyable films like this get so much hate. I suspect trolls here, as in so many social media interactions, now.
If a film gets high ratings and the review seems reasonable, give the film a shot and find out for yourself.
Liam Neeson delivers, as always. The characters of the children are not horrible brats, as are in so many films now. The wife is pretty much only a sketch, but the important characteristics of all the characters are filled in enough, at the beginning of the film, to satisfy any need for back story.
It's an action-filled adventure, that drives quickly to its resolution. Some have commented that the "third part" seemed flat. I do wonder what movie they might have been watching - not this one.
I have a theory. I've noticed with movies made in Europe, lately, that there are a *lot* of bad ratings. I figure it's because some people can't wrap their heads around a European setting and vibe. I also consider that perhaps to some people, all European movies must be like the Bourne series in order to satisfy them. *shrug* I did notice in the credits that there is shared production with some Canadian, Quebecois organizations. To some people, this will automatically deduct another couple of points from their rating.
I try to understand why accomplished, really enjoyable films like this get so much hate. I suspect trolls here, as in so many social media interactions, now.
If a film gets high ratings and the review seems reasonable, give the film a shot and find out for yourself.