It is not a shoot ’em up. Either way, could use more action and plotting lacks refinement.

Tries to be some sort of action-thriller but fails. Too many conveniences and inconsistencies. Can skip.

There are quite a few clones and derivatives of Taken since its release in 2008. Here are 35 mini-reviews.

One expects this to be a short, no-brainer, action-packed, light entertainment. And that’s what it mostly is.

Not a Taken clone but rather a vigilante-revenge black comedy. Enjoyable and recommended.

Not intended to be a shoot ’em up but rather a mystery-thriller. Starts off a little trippy but becomes a little too predictable.

It is well-produced but is not particularly memorable. The first film is the best and the most satisfying.

Slow and uneventful, even for noir. The plotting and pacing could use some improvement.

It’s not quite Taken the Whole Plane and it’s a better film than the trailer suggests. Just don’t expect it to be great.

A decent follow-up but the first is still better.

Starts off strongly and it is intriguing as a psychological thriller. Overall, not particularly memorable.

Decent action film with good pacing. Also nicely shot and edited with good sound. No surprise that it has spurred clones and derivatives.