Not bad. The headline was not because it was bad, I was simply quoting a line from the movie (as I do in all my reviews). It is not as good as the original, of course, and it is not as realistic. However it is not as bad as people make it out to be, and it is not completely unrealistic either.
Pros: 1. The acting is as good as always, and since Peter is not in part 2, it might just get a 10 on the acting category.
2. It is still very entertaining, and still dark and thrilling.
3. The cinematography is on point, in fact I find that the soundtrack is better than taken 1, even though being an inferior movie.
4. The plot is good, even if it is unoriginal and unrealistic.
5. The ending is satisfying, even if it is predictable.
6. Emotional at times.
Cons:
1. As mentioned in the pros, the plot is unoriginal and unrealistic.
2. We still do not know about Lenore and Bryan's past, and it remains unclear about their relationship status.
3. It seems as though there are a few fillers.
4. It does not live up to the original in the slightest, and is even slightly unnecessary and it feels like it was made because the first one did well.
5. Plot holes are very present.
6. Pacing is not perfect.
7. The ending is a little predictable.
Conclusion:
Plot: 7.3/10, it is a good plot, however it is not very realistic and completely unoriginal.
Acting: 10/10, the acting truly is on point in this movie.
Cinematography: 9.8/10, equally as good as the first for the cinematography.
Characters: 7.1/10, a few fillers and still flawed.
Ending: 7.8/10, satisfying, nothing more.
Entertainment value: 9.5/10, very entertaining, that is undeniable.
Emotional impact: 7.2/10, emotional at the beginning and at the end, nowhere in between though.
Directing: 7.9/10, a little slow, just a little, but a little is still there.
Realism: 7.4/10, not highly realistic, not highly unrealistic either.
Final rating: 76.125%
Pros: 1. The acting is as good as always, and since Peter is not in part 2, it might just get a 10 on the acting category.
2. It is still very entertaining, and still dark and thrilling.
3. The cinematography is on point, in fact I find that the soundtrack is better than taken 1, even though being an inferior movie.
4. The plot is good, even if it is unoriginal and unrealistic.
5. The ending is satisfying, even if it is predictable.
6. Emotional at times.
Cons:
1. As mentioned in the pros, the plot is unoriginal and unrealistic.
2. We still do not know about Lenore and Bryan's past, and it remains unclear about their relationship status.
3. It seems as though there are a few fillers.
4. It does not live up to the original in the slightest, and is even slightly unnecessary and it feels like it was made because the first one did well.
5. Plot holes are very present.
6. Pacing is not perfect.
7. The ending is a little predictable.
Conclusion:
Plot: 7.3/10, it is a good plot, however it is not very realistic and completely unoriginal.
Acting: 10/10, the acting truly is on point in this movie.
Cinematography: 9.8/10, equally as good as the first for the cinematography.
Characters: 7.1/10, a few fillers and still flawed.
Ending: 7.8/10, satisfying, nothing more.
Entertainment value: 9.5/10, very entertaining, that is undeniable.
Emotional impact: 7.2/10, emotional at the beginning and at the end, nowhere in between though.
Directing: 7.9/10, a little slow, just a little, but a little is still there.
Realism: 7.4/10, not highly realistic, not highly unrealistic either.
Final rating: 76.125%