Taken [2002] (DVD)

Description: Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy - Science Fiction / Theatrical Release: 2002 / Actors: Julie Benz, Catherine Dent ... ... more

Taken [2002] (DVD) ... / DVD released 05 May, 2003 at Universal Pictures UK / Features of the DVD: Box set, PAL / Steven Spielberg's alien abduction opus Taken is what happens when you cross-breed Close Encounters of the Third Kind with The Waltons. Obviously flushed with the success of the TV mini-series Band of Brothers, Spielberg's Dreamworks studio has created an equally epic 10-part story chronicling 50 years of habitual abduction over several generations of three American families. Beginning with the most notorious alien cover-up in US history, the 1947 "crash" at Roswell, New Mexico, Taken introduces the "Greys" and the families they routinely abduct, probe and, in a couple of cases, impregnate over the course of the ten hour-and-a-half-long episodes. The three families are: the Keys, from which first Russell, then his son Jessie, then grandson Danny, are all abducted; the Clarkes, who are descended from a liaison between lonely put-upon housewife Sally Clarke and one of the Roswell crash survivors; and the Crawfords, the ruthless G-men who are committed to uncovering the purpose behind the alien visitations at any cost. But even though the Greys' actions are at best ambiguous and at worst hostile, Taken is basically a soap opera, lacking the sinister undercurrent of either Dark Skies or The X-Files despite its science-fiction trappings. Nevertheless, this is an engaging series which has decent performances--most notably Joel Gretsch as psychotic Owen Crawford--special effects and an engaging enough storyline to make it entertaining, if somewhat disposable, TV. --Kristen Bowditch

Newest Review: ... and their experience's of alien contact, spanning over 3 generations. The series is looked at from three prospectives... ... more

... one of the families has a bad experience of alien abductions, one family has a good experience of alien abductions. We are taken on a journey with each main character and what happens to them throughout, over the three generations. The third family, is based around that of a U.S. government official, his son and his gran-daughter as they each take on a government official role in their lives and looks at the cover ups and secrets surrounding UFOs, that they are involved in. There are as you would expect from Spe...more

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	Taken [DVD] [2003] Steven Spielberg's alien abduction opus Taken is what happens whe ... Last Update 22.12.2009 05:45	£ 17.00

Taken [DVD] [2003]
Steven Spielberg's alien abduction opus Taken is what happens whe ...

Last Update 22.12.2009 05:45

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Taken [2002] (DVD): Taken (220 words)
by - written on 09/10/08 (Useful, 9 readings)
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I bought this DVD set after watching this excellent Sci Fi series on TV. Produced and written by Steven Spielberg, it is yet another fantastic example of why he is so succesful. This is a mini series based around 3 distinct families and their experience's of alien contact, spanning over 3 generations. The series is looked at from three prospectives... one of the families has a bad experience of alien abductions, one family has a good experience of alien abductions. We are taken on a journey with each main character and what happens to them throughout, over the three generations. The third family, is based around that of a U.S. ... Read the complete review

An Exceptional Series ! (867 words)
by - written on 14/02/08 (Very useful, 93 readings)
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I don't know if you have heard of Taken, but it was quite a popular TV Programme that was aired on the Sci-Fi channel on Sky. It was a formidable series that explored the extra terrestrial communications between aliens and a human civilization. The story is extremely well done and well thought-out. Having enjoyed the series so much, I decided to buy the box set as I had forgotten what happened anyway. The story features three main families: The Clarkes - The wife Sally, who has lost her husband meets John who isn't who she thinks he is (I am not going to ruin the story for you), and she gets pregnant with a boy called Jacob, who becomes an important ... Read the complete review

Taken [2002] (DVD): Where exactly did you want to probe me again?... (1052 words)
by - written on 02/03/07 (Very useful, 144 readings)
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I remember watching this programme when it first came out in 2002. I was originally drawn towards it because it was executive produced by Steven Spielberg. I love pretty much everything he has been involved in. I was also drawn towards it because its sci-fi which I am a big fan of. It was advertised very well and I gave in. My mum, sister and I all sat down (with popcorn of course!) and patiently waited for it to begin. And wow, it was worth the wait every week… - -Story Line- - The story is about extra terrestrials. Apparently intrigued by how the human body works, they treat them race like lab rats, taking them when they fancy and doing what they please ... Read the complete review

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