As I've said in an earlier review, Liam Neeson is a fantastic actor, but he is seriously doing major damage to his legacy. He's too old to play these kind of roles...all they do is emphasise how old and unsuited he is for the role. There's no real age limit on acting...but there is an age limit on the roles you could/should play. Ever since he did 'Taken', it's been overkill on the 'One Man Army' type of films. Honestly, if you've seen one, you've seen them all!
People probably won't remember all the great films he's done in the past...they're just gonna remember all the horrible films he did just before he retires/dies. There are hundreds of films that could utilise him - a great actor of a certain age range. Look at Sir Anthony Hopkins, or Sir Ian McKellen...they continue to act, but in roles that they are suited to.
Just like another reviewer, I gave this a short time to catch me. But after 25 minutes, I felt NOTHING! I didn't have any interest in the plot, the characters, or anything else connected to the film. It was just so bland. And the reason for this is - HE'S TOO OLD FOR THIS KIND OF ROLE!
I'm not saying I never want to see another LN film...of course I'm not...I just never want to see him in an action film, where he is the lead!
Imagine Morgan Freeman in the new 'Black Panther' movie as an elder in the tribe - makes sense, right? Now imagine Morgan Freeman as Black Panther(!)
Sorry, Mr Neeson...but facts is facts!
People probably won't remember all the great films he's done in the past...they're just gonna remember all the horrible films he did just before he retires/dies. There are hundreds of films that could utilise him - a great actor of a certain age range. Look at Sir Anthony Hopkins, or Sir Ian McKellen...they continue to act, but in roles that they are suited to.
Just like another reviewer, I gave this a short time to catch me. But after 25 minutes, I felt NOTHING! I didn't have any interest in the plot, the characters, or anything else connected to the film. It was just so bland. And the reason for this is - HE'S TOO OLD FOR THIS KIND OF ROLE!
I'm not saying I never want to see another LN film...of course I'm not...I just never want to see him in an action film, where he is the lead!
Imagine Morgan Freeman in the new 'Black Panther' movie as an elder in the tribe - makes sense, right? Now imagine Morgan Freeman as Black Panther(!)
Sorry, Mr Neeson...but facts is facts!