I'm not usually that big on scary, thriller-type movies, but I actually want to see Taken. And now that I've found out that the premise involves kidnapping into the sex slave trade, I'm even more interested.
I can't give any opinions yet because I haven't seen the film--it comes out tonight--but I'm extremely hopeful that the release of these high profile movies is going to start putting public awareness into overdrive. Just as Slumdog Millionaire has shed light on the life of children in the slums, and how traffickers can hook children into a life of slavery with a single bottle of Coke, hopefully moviegoers will have their eyes opened to the reality of the current sex trade after seen Taken.
If you see the movie, leave your thoughts in the comments. I'm hoping to catch it this weekend and will let you know what I think! You can check out the trailer below.
3 comments:
I guess it is great that a movie that wants to be very popular would highlight human trafficking.
However, the premise that the traffickers should fear a desperate parent's revenge is quite unrealistic -when indeed people should unite to change policies, laws and have them enforced.
Unlike you, I really like thrillers- so I guess I'll see it anyway :)
Ha, good point BigKafka. In some of the reviews I've read it's supposed to be a pretty farfetched plot. But I'm always amazed at how much impact film can sometimes have to touch people in a way that reading statistics and news stories don't seem to. We shall see if it strikes a nerve--and I'd love to hear what you think after you see it!
i got a chance to see this movie a few weeks ago actually. i was stoked from the very little bit that i read about the plot, but after viewing it, i wasn't as amped on it.
not to say it is a bad movie, but it was more a thriller/action hollywood type flick than i was hoping it would be.
i would agree though that i am glad the issues such as the sex trade industry and trafficking are coming more to the mainstream light. it all begins with awareness and education. if it is a movie that begins you on your journey to do something, then that is a blessing.
hope you enjoy it. i'm interested to hear you thoughts on it soon.
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