My review of Lian Neeson’s revenge fantasy Taken is available at Amazon.com here.
As I stated in my review I couldn’t help think of John Wayne in Big Jake when watching this movie. One scene in particular.
The Texas Rangers rush off in their newfangled automobiles to ambush the kidnappers and are themselves ambushed instead. Many are killed several are wounded, their cars are not working and they are stranded without food or water. Big Jake (Wayne) rides by on his way south with the ransom chest and sees the aftermath of the situation. He is unwilling to loan them horses or food but leaves them some water before continuing on his way. The leader of the rangers, an old friend that he happily greeted less than a day ago sarcastically thanks him saying he has been more than kind. Big Jake replies:
I think I’ve been. 20 years ago I would have killed you for risking my grandson’s life.
He is an old friend. He was happy to see him and actively risked his own life to try to save the boy but that doesn’t enter into it.
I don’t want to give out any spoilers but lets just say Neeson’s character is nearly 20 years younger than Wayne’s.
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