Taken 2 2012

As the dust settles on the tumultuous events in Paris, a sense of unease settles over the quiet town of Tropoje, Albania. The relatives of those whose lives were cut short by Bryan Mills’ (Liam Neeson) unyielding determination to rescue his daughter Kim (Maggie Grace) from the clutches of evil begin their journey back to their homeland. At the funeral, Murad (Rade Serbedzija), a man consumed by grief and a thirst for vengeance, issues a chilling warning: they will find Bryan and make him pay for the lives he took.

Meanwhile, Kim’s mother Lenore (Famke Janssen) is struggling to keep her family afloat amidst relationship woes with her husband. When Bryan arrives at their home to take Kim on a driving lesson, he’s met with an unexpected twist: Kim isn’t there, having slipped out to visit her boyfriend instead. As Lenore’s husband cancels their much-needed holiday to China, Bryan proposes a new itinerary – a trip to Istanbul, Turkey – and is surprised when Kim and Lenore accept his offer.

Little do they know, Murad and his cohorts have been tracking Bryan’s every move, determined to avenge the deaths of their loved ones. They kidnap a French CIA officer, extracting vital information about Bryan’s next assignment: Istanbul. As the stakes escalate, Bryan finds himself in a precarious situation – unaware that Kim and Lenore have secretly joined him on his journey.

In the bustling marketplace, Kim decides to stay behind, hoping to use her presence as a catalyst for her parents’ rekindled romance. Meanwhile, Bryan and Lenore are ambushed by Murad’s men, who prove relentless in their pursuit. As the situation spirals out of control, Lenore is captured, leaving Bryan with no choice but to surrender.

In a desperate bid to protect his loved ones, Bryan calls Kim, warning her of the danger that lurks around every corner. With his guidance, she manages to evade capture at the hotel, slipping away into the crowded streets of Istanbul as Bryan falls into the clutches of their pursuers. The game is afoot, and the outcome hangs precariously in the balance.

As Bryan’s consciousness slowly returns, he finds himself bound to a pole in a dark, foreboding room. Seizing the opportunity presented by his hidden communications device nestled in his sock, he reaches out to Kim, issuing urgent instructions for her to seek assistance from the US Embassy. Initially hesitant, Kim eventually relents and agrees to Bryan’s plan, prompting him to grant her a chance to aid him and Lenore. Under Bryan’s guidance, Kim expertly opens the weaponry suitcase, dispatching a live grenade out of the window, which explodes with a deafening boom that echoes through the room, giving Bryan crucial time to deduce his location. As the sound waves dissipate, Bryan directs Kim to retrieve a gun and two additional grenades, instructing her to navigate towards him via the rooftops while he frees himself from his restraints.

With newfound freedom, Bryan sends a plume of steam rising from a chimney, pinpointing his location for Kim’s benefit. She responds by dropping the gun down the chimney, allowing Bryan to utilize it in taking out the guards and making his daring escape, leaving Lenore behind as he prioritizes rescuing Kim, who is being hotly pursued.

Later, Bryan returns with the intention of extricating Lenore from her predicament, only to find that she has already been spirited away by their captors. This development forces him and Kim to flee the city in a stolen taxi, pursued by Murad’s henchmen and the authorities, who were summoned by the taxi driver. The high-stakes chase culminates with Bryan and Kim plowing through a military checkpoint leading into the US Embassy.

Bryan subsequently contacts Sam (Leland Orser), a trusted friend and former CIA colleague, prompting him to call off the embassy’s security detail. With the kidnappers’ route to Murad’s safe house seared into his memory, Bryan makes his way back to the building, eliminating the guards protecting Lenore before confronting Murad.

As Bryan negotiates with Murad, he learns that his two remaining sons will seek vengeance should he eliminate their father. In response, Bryan proposes a conditional release: Murad must agree to leave him and his family in peace. Initially compliant, Murad seemingly agrees, prompting Bryan to drop his guard and relinquish his firearm. However, as Bryan turns away, Murad seizes the opportunity to strike, only to discover that the magazine has been emptied. Enraged, Murad attempts to attack Bryan, but the latter anticipates this move, pinning him against a wall with deadly precision.

In a swift and merciless motion, Bryan impales Murad on a towel hook, ending his life instantly. With his captor neutralized, Bryan is finally able to reunite with Lenore, bringing an end to the harrowing ordeal.

As the sun shines bright on their little gathering, the Mills family gathers around the table to mark a momentous occasion: Kim’s triumphant passage of the driving test. Amidst the warm atmosphere and lively chatter, an unexpected arrival injects a touch of tension into the celebration. Bryan’s eyes widen in surprise as Jamie, Kim’s boyfriend, walks into the cozy cafe, his presence met with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. The usually overcautious father can’t help but flash a stern gaze at Jamie, prompting Kim to intervene with a playful jab, asking her dad not to “take aim” at her unsuspecting beau just yet. As the group settles in for a meal filled with laughter and love, it’s clear that this gathering is more than just a casual outing – it’s an opportunity for the Mills family to connect, heal, and maybe even forge new bonds.