I don't have much background on Taken as a series because I haven't watched the first movie yet. What a loser, I know. (LOL). However, I was still able to follow the story of the second movie. It's not that hard to understand because Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) mentions a few things that happened in the first movie that led to the events in the second movie.
Taken 2, set mostly in Istanbul, is about revenge. Mainly because Mills (Neeson) and his wife are captured by the father of the man that Mills had killed while rescuing Kim (his daugther). This man kidnapped Kim during the first movie. As Mills is deemed helpless, he calls to his daughter for help. His uncanny ability to measure distance is amazing. I don't know if it is actually doable but still. UNREAL. This fast paced movie is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. There is a lot killing, yes but not as gory as I expected. There were some squirm-in-your-seat moments but I think it's tolerable. ☺ I'm a little annoyed by the ending though. All that running and killing for such a measly fight between Mills and the father of the kidnapper. I was setting up myself for something great. At the end, all I could say was "That's it?"
Nonetheless, I still think you should watch this movie. It's entertaining in so many levels.
