"They made the mistake of following him to Istanbul. 🇹🇷 Bryan Mills is back and he's still a one-man wrecking ball. From rooftop chases to that intense taxi getaway,

If there is a singular point of contention among critics and fans regarding Taken 2 , it lies in the direction and editing of the action sequences. Olivier Megaton took over the directorial reins from Pierre Morel, and his stylistic choices

The defining moment of Taken 2 —and arguably the most clever sequence in the franchise—is Bryan’s escape from captivity. Bound to a pipe in a dark basement, Bryan uses a miniature tactical headset to contact Kim. He cannot see where he is, so he instructs Kim to detonate grenades on the rooftops of Istanbul to create a sonic map.

Retired CIA agent Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage in Istanbul by the father of a kidnapper Bryan killed in the first film.

While sightseeing, Bryan and Lenore are suddenly ambushed and kidnapped. Realizing Kim is next, Bryan uses a hidden miniature phone to contact her. In a dramatic reversal of the first film, Kim must now use her father’s training to save her parents. Review: Taken 2 - The Ranger

While the first film featured a somewhat anonymous group of Albanian traffickers, Taken 2 benefits greatly from a centralized villain. Rade Šerbedžija brings a gravitas to Murad that elevates the film. He isn't a twitchy, loud antagonist; he is calm, wealthy, and utterly ruthless.

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"They made the mistake of following him to Istanbul. 🇹🇷 Bryan Mills is back and he's still a one-man wrecking ball. From rooftop chases to that intense taxi getaway,

If there is a singular point of contention among critics and fans regarding Taken 2 , it lies in the direction and editing of the action sequences. Olivier Megaton took over the directorial reins from Pierre Morel, and his stylistic choices film taken 2

The defining moment of Taken 2 —and arguably the most clever sequence in the franchise—is Bryan’s escape from captivity. Bound to a pipe in a dark basement, Bryan uses a miniature tactical headset to contact Kim. He cannot see where he is, so he instructs Kim to detonate grenades on the rooftops of Istanbul to create a sonic map. "They made the mistake of following him to Istanbul

Retired CIA agent Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage in Istanbul by the father of a kidnapper Bryan killed in the first film. Olivier Megaton took over the directorial reins from

While sightseeing, Bryan and Lenore are suddenly ambushed and kidnapped. Realizing Kim is next, Bryan uses a hidden miniature phone to contact her. In a dramatic reversal of the first film, Kim must now use her father’s training to save her parents. Review: Taken 2 - The Ranger

While the first film featured a somewhat anonymous group of Albanian traffickers, Taken 2 benefits greatly from a centralized villain. Rade Šerbedžija brings a gravitas to Murad that elevates the film. He isn't a twitchy, loud antagonist; he is calm, wealthy, and utterly ruthless.