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Taken
Directed by Pierre Morel and written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen, Taken (2003) is a relentless action-thriller that redefined Liam Neeson as a modern action star. The film follows Bryan Mills (Neeson), a retired CIA operative with a "very particular set of skills," whose life is upended when his teenage daughter, Kim, is kidnapped by human traffickers during a trip to Paris.
With only 96 hours before Kim is lost forever to the underworld, Mills travels to France to launch a one-man war against the Albanian mob. The film is a high-stakes race against time, showcasing Mills' brutal efficiency and unwavering resolve as he tears through the Parisian criminal landscape to bring his daughter home.
Location(s)
Taken was filmed primarily on location in Paris and Los Angeles, using the contrasting aesthetics of sunny California and the shadowy, historic streets of France to mirror Mills' journey.
Trocadéro, Paris
The iconic plaza overlooking the Eiffel Tower is where Kim and her friend Amanda first arrive in Paris and are spotted by the spotter for the trafficking ring. The beautiful vista serves as a deceptive backdrop for the danger that follows. Map Location
Pont des Arts, Paris
Several key investigative scenes take place along the Seine, including the famous "Love Lock Bridge." Mills uses these central locations to track the movement of the kidnappers through the heart of the city. Map Location
International Airport Los Angeles (LAX)
The opening act of the film features Mills working security details and saying goodbye to his daughter at LAX. These locations establish his life in California before the action shifts to the grittier environment of Europe. Map Location
Director
Pierre Morel
Cast
Liam Neeson
Maggie Grace
Famke Janssen
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