Taken

"Taken" has Dabney Coleman and a cast of unknowns putting together an interesting kidnap thriller. Character development is very good, and there are multiple converging plot threads. You will find very little to like in these characters however. Everyone except Dabney and his secretary are strictly out for themselves, each trying to advance his own good at the expense of others. If you ever wondered how some small companies suddenly go bankrupt, this movie is an education in itself. Though obviously made on a limited budget, "Taken" delivers more entertainment than a lot of big budget blunders. I give "Taken" a solid 7.0 out of ten. - MERK