Film Overview"Tooken" is a 2015 American action-comedy film directed by John Asher and written by Cameron Van Hoy and John Asher. It is a parody of the "Taken" film series and includes actor Lee Tergesen. With a storyline centered around spoofing, this motion picture includes imitation and satire of the popular action-thriller "Taken", including styles of abduct and rescue.
Main Characters and Plot"Tooken" presents us to Bryan Millers (played by Lee Tergesen), a previous CIA operative living a mundane life defined by work at a convenience store and his fascination with his adult daughter Kim (played by Lauren Stamile). Bryan likewise deals with his mother, who suddenly gets abducted, setting the main plot of the movie in motion; unlike the original "Taken", however, Bryan's overly-nosy mother's kidnapping is commemorated more than it puzzles him.
An intriguing character encountered is Bryan's bane, the humorously called Brown Finger (played by Reno Wilson), who is revealed to be the mastermind behind the kidnapping. It happens that Brown hasn't just kidnapped Bryan's mom however also has a damaging plan to terrify rural areas utilizing the service of awkward break-in specialists.
Satirical ElementsMuch of "Tooken" is an amusing take on the original "Taken" series and the action-thriller genre in basic. Bryan is represented as a caricature of Liam Neeson's character in the initial series, his retirement boredom and inefficient parenting bringing continuous comic relief. His scary speech to the abductor over the phone, iconic of the "Taken" series, is cleverly parodied.
The movie also provides a satirical appearance in its plot advancement, highlighting how things might search the relatable side of suburbia when the story is twisted slightly towards the world of the unreasonable. Ordinary life occasions like work, house personal privacy, personal relationships, and community security become components for comedy and satire.
Ending and Overall ImpressionTowards completion, Bryan, with the help of his old CIA partner and his own 'specific set of abilities,' rescues his mom and saves the suburb from Brown's harmful strategy. The film ends with Bryan eliminating himself of his fascinations and handling a brand-new adventure.
Conclusively, "Tooken" serves as a light-hearted and comical reaction to the major implication of the thriller genre. Its absurdity is actively employed to generate humour. The performances of the actors allow for a derivation of comedy through situations not usually considered humorous. As an outcome, this parody works as an effective comedic tool when combined with the renowned, intense scenes from the cult-like followed thriller series, "Taken.".
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