Awesome movie packed with intense action. Love the character's fighting skills, much like Jason Bourne from the Bourne series. I believe the show movie touches on real life situation like women being exploited into the slave industry like backpackers or travelers. As much a traveling alone with a friend seems okay but we must also be wary when being in a foreign country. The father I believe takes up a responsible role in ensuring the safety of her daughter. As much as he seems protective; as if the daughter is immature, but he knows the facts of the real world. He's intelligent and I don't see why he should not be a good role model. There are was a scene of women who are drugged and forced to have sex with the workers, might be a little disturbing. It was kinda for me. Violence was quite intense esp. the punches and kicks but not really a lot of blood is seen. Overall ill like to say that apart from the violence, it showed the love of a father towards his daughter, how planned his act carefully. Ensuring her safety despite her life at stake. At times we gotta know that there is a reason why our parents deny us of somethings, not because they don't understand, it's because they want to protect us. Nothing is for sure. This movie maybe a fictional film but it does portray real world issues.

Most parents don't want their kids to know what goes on in the world, you think you are protecting them. Protect them with the truth, The Truth is Knowledge. The "it's bad", your too young", etc just doesn't work for kids, they want to know why. Remember when you were a kid and your mom told you no, was that good enough for you? You want to keep your kids safe, let them watch movies that are real. Let them see the dangers for themselves. The don't talk to strangers will mean something after watching a true to life story. Tweens are perfect victims due to the fact they are still trusting of strangers no matter how much you tell them "Don't talk to strangers" Don't think Tweens are not victims of human trafficking, if you do, you are just a naive as your preteen. Want your kids safe, let them watch the movie

Just watched this movie with my husband after the kids had gone to bed. THANK GOD!! While I really enjoyed the movie there was so much violence and disregard for human life that I would have been mortified if my child had seen it. This movie has made me completely rethink the ratings system and what I allow my daughter to watch before I see it. As a quick example, the movie 13 going on 30 is a cute "PG-13" movie with no violence, and very little suggestive material. I would much rather explain that adults have intimate relationships than have no explination for the killing, fighting, and unlawfullness (is that a word??) that is in this movie. Please watch this before you let your children see it, and make your own decision, but be forwarned it is really not ok for children/teens up to 17.

Taken is an interesting and exciting film, but is also very violent and leaves a mixed message. First of all, this film is nightmare material for parents worried about their kids being snatched, and even more so for kids. It's quite disturbing at times, and as such isn't for squeamish viewers. This film is also exceptionally violent for a PG-13, with a body count in the dozens and many scenes of fighting, shooting, and killing. The most graphic content takes place offscreen, but there is one scene of torture that's rather disturbing, and the film is very intense even though it's not explicit. The film sends a mixed message. A father is willing to risk everything he has to save his daughter from criminals, but takes dozens of lives in the process. There is also moderate profanity, a few drug references, and a theme involving a prostitution ring. All in all, this isn't a film for tweens or younger kids, but most teens will be fine with it, assuming they're not easily frightened.

very good movie lost of killing and action truth is the drama is very intense 12 and over worth watching

Plain and simple, this is R-rated stuff. The plot is dark and disturbing, but still fun to watch 'cause Liam Neeson is such a great actor. The action scenes are good, but it's a silly movie.

I am a parent checking out the movie to see if it would be ok for my 15 year old to see. I was using "Clearplay" which allows parents to edit the movie to delete inappropriate content. I had it on the minimum filter settings, and had to keep shutting my eyes from disturbing violence. I couldn't believe this wasn't rated R. Finally, I reset the settings up to medium filter on sex and violence, and high setting for language filter. It was much more tolerable. I feel strongly that the father was portrayed as feeling so above the law in the brutality he portrayed. I am deeply concerned that teens and tweens are watching this stuff and becoming so desentitized to violence and brutality to human beings. Even though I felt that the father wanting to build his relationship with his daughter was great, the other content was too disturbing for me.

There is plenty of killings in the movie and some brief cleavage of girls. Language not to much. The story has so much to offer. A father going to save his daughter now that is something incredible. Even when he's face with death he will not stop at nothing to get his daughter back.

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