Neeson, despite having turned 60 in June, looks spritely enough in the role, and more than capable of another go-round should Taken 2 match its predecessor's success.
– Charles Gant,
Variety,
5 Oct 2012
rotten:
So lazily put together that it relies on flashbacks from its predecessor for the majority of its character development.
– Dana Stevens,
Slate,
5 Oct 2012
rotten:
Taken 2 is more of the same, except a little bigger, a little dumber, and a little less invigorating.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
7 Oct 2012
rotten:
A meta-American movie, a Godardian spoof of the whole genre, an attempt to see how stupid and insulting a motion picture can be and still be a big hit.