"Taken" follows the story of Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson), a former CIA operative who has retired to spend more time with his estranged daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace). During a trip to Paris, Kim is kidnapped by a human trafficking ring, and Mills must use his skills to track down the kidnappers and rescue his daughter. The movie received positive reviews for its intense action sequences, Neeson's performance, and its well-crafted storyline.