When I first heard that Liam Neeson was set to star in this reboot, I was skeptical - I've seen some misfires in his acting career over the years and I wasn't sure if he was still capable of pulling off a gritty action film like this. The movie starts strong, delivering plenty of fast-paced action sequences and intense car chases that had me on the edge of my seat. However, as it begins to unfold, I found myself checking my watch - it takes a while for things to get going, and even then, they feel a bit sluggish.
Despite the initial momentum, the rest of the film just seems to lumber along, with little connection to the events of the first two films. The dialogue is clunky, and the plot twists are predictable and unconvincing. I was also disappointed by the lack of attention paid to the characters' personal lives - it felt like a missed opportunity to explore their backstories in greater depth.
The DVD release comes with not one, but two possible formats: a theatrical cut that clocks in at a whopping 2 hours, or an extended version that adds some extra scenes. While I opted for the latter and was surprised by how much more engaging it made things feel - unfortunately, even this wasn't enough to salvage what felt like a poorly constructed story.
I'm not sure where the filmmakers were trying to go with this one, but it's just too disjointed and meandering to be enjoyable. In retrospect, I think they might have been better off sticking with the original plan or at least providing more context about why they decided to reboot it. As it stands, though, Save Your Money and Watch This on Satellite TV - trust me, you won't be missing out on anything.
E. Atkins - 14/01/2026
