Man on Fire or Taken - Blu-ray Forum

Spencer 1812 · 07-25-2009, 07:58 PM

Which is the better movie?

Thanks.

ryandubbz · 07-25-2009, 08:00 PM

TAKEN hands down

djluis2k6 · 02-18-2012, 06:03 AM

Although the plot was simple, kidnapped girl, guy does whatever it takes to get her back, but there was a lot I didn't understand from Man On Fire. Where as Taken, similar story, but I understood everything in that one, so I'll go with Taken.

Hellboy · 02-18-2012, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by djluis2k6

Although the plot was simple, kidnapped girl, guy does whatever it takes to get her back, but there was a lot I didn't understand from Man On Fire. Where as Taken, similar story, but I understood everything in that one, so I'll go with Taken.

What was so confusing about Man on Fire? It definitely has more layers than Taken and the characters are a lot more complex but I found it pretty straightforward myself.

nolfoc · 02-18-2012, 06:16 AM

Taken was so predictable and cliche... If Liam wasn't in this movie i dont think half the people would like it.. he has a huge following

Hellboy · 02-18-2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by nolfoc

Taken was so predictable and cliche...

It really is. I'm actually surprised to see how close this poll is.

Don't get me wrong though I like Taken but its pretty much a straight up by-the-numbers pursuit thriller. Very much a product of the Bourne era of action films

Man on Fire on the other hand is not only one of the best Revenge films ever (and quite frankly everything a Punisher film should be - take notes Marvel) but at it's core its an emotional story about redemption and sacrifice. Its just a much deeper film.

Blu Titan · 07-25-2009, 08:01 PM

Taken

. Watching Marc Anthony "act" in Man on Fire just soured the movie for me.

Iron-Blu-123 · 07-25-2009, 08:02 PM

Taken ! I will get my this weeken.

Batman1980 · 07-25-2009, 08:03 PM

I wish you had more time, Man on Fire and it's not even close.

Thanks for reminding me, I need to get this soon.

VenomBrock · 07-25-2009, 08:03 PM

Man on Fire is a very good film, but I just watched Taken and...holy freakin' crap. They give a good 25 minutes of story/set-up and then Liam Neeson just kills the hell out of everything for the rest of the movie. Possibly the most badass 90 minutes of film ever? It's just AWESOME! And what a DTS-HD MA track too!

nightwolf2369 · 07-25-2009, 08:08 PM

I am going against what everyone is saying and Man on Fire is definately the better movie of the two. Don't get me wrong, Taken is a good movie, but it is over quickly. Man on Fire is just one of the movies that has all the elements in it and I found the movie so enjoyable! Plus the PQ in Man on Fire is easily one of the best around!

I go with Man on Fire!

TigredelaJungla · 07-25-2009, 08:30 PM

For me it is easily Man on Fire, more realistic, emotional and raw movie than Taken. I understand most of you who choose Taken since it is a newer movie but I am one of the few that thinks Taken was just like the title says, took elements from several movies and put them all together nothing new,Liam Neeson's character just seemed too Harrison Ford to me, I kind of enjoyed the movie but it will be forgotten pretty quick. My two cents.

MyBlu-rayBrotherEd · 07-25-2009, 08:31 PM

Both please.

phish00 · 07-27-2009, 12:28 AM

I would say get both there both great. But Man On Fire is a better movie hands down Denzel is great in it and it's one of the best Tony Scott movies to.

BluePotato · 07-29-2009, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by VenomBrock

Man on Fire is a very good film, but I just watched Taken and...holy freakin' crap. They give a good 25 minutes of story/set-up and then Liam Neeson just kills the hell out of everything for the rest of the movie. Possibly the most badass 90 minutes of film ever? It's just AWESOME! And what a DTS-HD MA track too!

That's the best review of Taken I've ever read.

wnicholas76 · 07-25-2009, 08:05 PM

I liked both movies, but I'd have to say Taken. Taken cuts right to the chase in the first 20-30 minutes, while Man on Fire kind of drags on throughout.

TheForce8686 · 07-25-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Spencer 1812

Which is the better movie?

Thanks.

Definitely Taken. Man on Fire is more of a drama with very little action that feels really long as it moves so slow.

btf1980 · 07-25-2009, 09:30 PM

They should have cast Jason Statham for Taken. The action was so nonsensical, I thought I was watching The Transporter or Crank. Liam goes to France and murders everyone in his path with zero ramifications or accountability. Yeah.

Man on Fire is better.

Pfdfiredog · 07-25-2009, 09:41 PM

Both are great movies, but if it comes to picking up a blu ray I would pick Taken and wait for them to update Man on Fire like the scecial edition dvd with extras including an alternate ending.
Better movie would be Man on Fire but again I hate double dipping so I would wait unless you already have the special edition onDVD and keep it around for the extras.

Spencer 1812 · 07-25-2009, 09:49 PM

I've never seen Man on Fire, I've seen Taken twice. Once in SD, once in Blu. Thanks to everyone, I'm now sure I need both.

View Poll Results: Man On Fire Or Taken
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07-25-2009, 07:58 PM	#1
Spencer 1812 Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Fullerton, CA Blu-ray reviews:2	Man on Fire or Taken Which is the better movie? Thanks.

07-25-2009, 08:01 PM	#7
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Taken. Watching Marc Anthony "act" in Man on Fire just soured the movie for me.

07-25-2009, 09:49 PM	#20
Spencer 1812 Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Fullerton, CA Blu-ray reviews:2	Thanks I've never seen Man on Fire, I've seen Taken twice. Once in SD, once in Blu. Thanks to everyone, I'm now sure I need both.

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07-25-2009, 08:00 PM	#2
ryandubbz Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Twin Cities Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:558 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:1	TAKEN hands down

02-18-2012, 06:03 AM	#3
djluis2k6 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007	Although the plot was simple, kidnapped girl, guy does whatever it takes to get her back, but there was a lot I didn't understand from Man On Fire. Where as Taken, similar story, but I understood everything in that one, so I'll go with Taken.

02-18-2012, 06:16 AM	#5
nolfoc Banned Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 108 Trading Score:49	Taken was so predictable and cliche... If Liam wasn't in this movie i dont think half the people would like it.. he has a huge following

07-25-2009, 08:02 PM	#8
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	Taken ! I will get my this weeken.

07-25-2009, 08:03 PM	#9
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I wish you had more time, Man on Fire and it's not even close. Thanks for reminding me, I need to get this soon.

07-25-2009, 08:03 PM	#10
VenomBrock Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Trading Score:2	Man on Fire is a very good film, but I just watched Taken and...holy freakin' crap. They give a good 25 minutes of story/set-up and then Liam Neeson just kills the hell out of everything for the rest of the movie. Possibly the most badass 90 minutes of film ever? It's just AWESOME! And what a DTS-HD MA track too!

07-25-2009, 08:08 PM	#11
nightwolf2369 Special Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Tampa, FL 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:363 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:21	I am going against what everyone is saying and Man on Fire is definately the better movie of the two. Don't get me wrong, Taken is a good movie, but it is over quickly. Man on Fire is just one of the movies that has all the elements in it and I found the movie so enjoyable! Plus the PQ in Man on Fire is easily one of the best around! I go with Man on Fire!

07-25-2009, 08:30 PM	#12
TigredelaJungla Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Houston,TX. Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:652 Trading Score:148	For me it is easily Man on Fire, more realistic, emotional and raw movie than Taken. I understand most of you who choose Taken since it is a newer movie but I am one of the few that thinks Taken was just like the title says, took elements from several movies and put them all together nothing new,Liam Neeson's character just seemed too Harrison Ford to me, I kind of enjoyed the movie but it will be forgotten pretty quick. My two cents.

07-25-2009, 08:31 PM	#13
MyBlu-rayBrotherEd Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Billings, MT Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:132 Blu-ray collection:1057 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:13	Both please.

07-27-2009, 12:28 AM	#14
phish00 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:789 Prime collection:2	I would say get both there both great. But Man On Fire is a better movie hands down Denzel is great in it and it's one of the best Tony Scott movies to.

07-25-2009, 08:05 PM	#16
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	I liked both movies, but I'd have to say Taken. Taken cuts right to the chase in the first 20-30 minutes, while Man on Fire kind of drags on throughout.

07-25-2009, 09:30 PM	#18
btf1980 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:97 Trading Score:14	They should have cast Jason Statham for Taken. The action was so nonsensical, I thought I was watching The Transporter or Crank. Liam goes to France and murders everyone in his path with zero ramifications or accountability. Yeah. Man on Fire is better.

07-25-2009, 09:41 PM	#19
Pfdfiredog Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Florida Blu-ray collection:852 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:11	Both are great movies, but if it comes to picking up a blu ray I would pick Taken and wait for them to update Man on Fire like the scecial edition dvd with extras including an alternate ending. Better movie would be Man on Fire but again I hate double dipping so I would wait unless you already have the special edition onDVD and keep it around for the extras.

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