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.

Despite needing more action and attention to a few details, it is still a sufficiently satisfying revenge action-thriller.

A tight narrative about an ugly woman’s desire for attention. Tragedy follows her decisions. Some plot conveniences but beautifully shot.

Tacky soundtrack. Lacks explanations re some plot points. Despite its problems, a tight narrative that is still mostly enjoyable.

Robert McCall is shot and needs time to recover in a picturesque Italian town. Takes too long to build and not enough action.

Set 15 years after Revival, a team of synths attempts to retrieve an Alien sample. Lacks the more refined execution of the previous volumes.

Office infidelity mystery-thriller. Sounds totally stupid, but is actually a solid drama about the subject, including its consequences.

Not intensely horrifying but enough tension to be captivating, mostly set in one location. Good cinematography, performances and pacing.

A sufficiently satisfying conclusion. Despite the long runtime, it actually doesn’t drag.

Revival collects Issues 7 to 12 and is set two years after the events of Bloodlines.

Intriguing coming-of-age supernatural-fantasy mystery involving humans with telekinesis set in an idyllic village. Highly recommended.

Long psychological crime-mystery thriller series. Visually excellent. Initially intriguing and progresses well, but ending may be a letdown.

It’s basically Luc Besson’s updated, Cold War version of Le Femme Nikita starring a Russian model.

A gritty vigilante film with Denzel Washington beating up thugs. Need I say more?

Set in 2200—about twenty-one years after the film Aliens—this story follows Gabriel Cruz, a security veteran for Weyland-Yutani.

Another alternate reality story. Contrived game survival horror-thriller. Clumsy structure. Moderately intriguing nonetheless.

Paranormal mystery-thriller comedy. Decent writing and production. Mostly a refreshing, amusing and satisfying series.

Terminator-like time paradox. Moderately intriguing. Poor execution, inadequately explained plot points and devices.

Amusing series as the main character is dragged into the webtoon world. Excessive plot conveniences but still enjoyable.

Somewhat predictable. Tries too hard to look cool at times. Good voice acting (Japanese). Not bad but nothing great. Overhyped.