Liam Neeson has played the man who trained Obi Wan, Batman and led the A-team. Now he may be able to add to that list two-time hero, potentially saving his daughter and wife in “Taken 2,” the sequel to thriller “Taken,” from being an object in the world sex trade.

“Taken 2” stars Neeson as retired CIA operative Bryan Mills. The father of a man Mills killed in the process of rescuing his daughter from the sex trafficking ring returns for revenge and kidnaps Mills and his wife, with his daughter narrowly avoiding being kidnapped. The film follows Mills on his quest to save his wife and insure his daughter’s safety.

The first quarter of the film was quite predictable, mostly because the trailer for the film had to give away a brief plot summary.

However, after Mills and his wife were taken, I found myself on the edge of my seat wondering if his daughter would be kidnapped or escape.

Throughout the film, I expected Neeson’s character to come to the rescue, but getting to that point was a wild ride. Mills’ daughter, Kim (played by Maggie Grace), proved instrumental in Mills’ escape and rescue of his wife. Kim was able to share the role of hero with her father, which was a nice touch.

Otherwise, the progression of the film was extremely exciting. Touches of character development throughout the film make the viewer feel the rush of adrenaline when one of these characters conquers a fear or fights for their life.

The techniques and expert skills Mills used to escape death were mind-blowing, and with up to the very last second action, this movie can truly be called a thriller.

At times of heightened excitement, the decisions and actions of Mills and Kim against their enemies awe the viewer. Mills’ actions, specifically, remind the viewer of his past in the CIA and his specific set of mind-blowing skills.

The resolution of this thriller gives the viewer some time to catch their breath from the up to the second action that dominated the film. The ending in “Taken” left the viewer questioning how Kim could return to such a normal life after her traumatizing experiences.

While the beginning of “Taken 2” does its part in chronicling the impact her trauma has had on her everyday life, the end seems to be a poor attempt in displaying growth in her character.

This action-packed film is a nail-biter worth seeing. Just make sure to buy a caffeinated beverage, because this movie is one wild, exhausting ride.