Let me first write the disclaimer that I simply adore Liam. I have loved Ed Harris forever as well. I mean, hey, those blue eyes, oh my. But, unfortunately, this movie just left me cold. I really, really wanted to be on board. Really. But it's like a bad version of the already too played out Taken series. I'm left wondering why I just wasted about 2 hours of my life watching this sub-par knock off. The storyline isn't really that different. A loved one (this time his son) a time limit (all night), and a lot of gratuitous violence. This formula seem familiar? At all? Like Taken 1,2. But with some sort of Irish Godfather-esque twist. Ed Harris does play his role well. Although the stereotypical Irish mafia boss role doesn't really suit him. And Liam is predictably brilliant. Although add the enforcer 'The Gravedigger' who has an alcohol problem and you could actually conjure up his Taken alter-ego. Law and Order:Criminal Intent fans will be happy to see Vincent D'Onofrio (Gorem ) in another cop role. Supposedly the only straight cop in the city. But, that relationship isn't explored much. The story staying central to the murder of Ed Harris' son by Liam's character, Jimmy. As revenge, his son is now being hunted. Throw in about 1:30 minutes of action and that's the movie. An underdeveloped storyline. A typecast role. And an uninterested viewer. You expect the outcome from the beginning of the movie. You're not disappointed. Just not a satisfying movie. I guess I should have gone in with a completely different eye. But how do you forget Taken? How can you separate his roles when they're so close? You can't. The director knew it, the cat knew it, and they banked on it. And we were foolish enough to buy in.
Review of Run All Night
