With an extraordinary career, Liam Neeson is one of the most recognized faces in cinema. The Northern Irish actor has already received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations and has starred in several successful and acclaimed films.
However, his career took a definitive turn when he starred in “The Taken,” becoming an action movie star.
Having said that, we decided to list the 10 best films with Liam Neeson.
Liam Neeson: the 10 best films
Critically acclaimed and winner of seven Oscars, including Best Picture, “Schindler’s List” is a historical drama based on true events.
Liam Neeson plays Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand Jews during the Holocaust. For his portrayal, Neeson received an Oscar nomination for best actor.
Directed by Steven Spielberg, the cast also includes Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes.
The enormous commercial success of “Taken” marked a turning point in Liam Neeson’s career, transforming him into an action movie star. Thanks to the success of the film, two sequels were released, also starring Liam Neeson, and a TV series.
In the plot, the daughter of former CIA officer Bryan Mills (Neeson) and her best friend are kidnapped by human traffickers while traveling in France. Mills uses her abilities to save them.
Liam Neeson and director Jaume Collet-Serra have a successful partnership in action films. “Desconhecido” marks the first collaboration between the two. The cast also includes Diane Kruger, January Jones, Aidan Quinn, Bruno Ganz and Frank Langella.
In the plot, Dr. Martin Harris (Neeson) travels with his wife (Jones) to a scientific conference. However, after a car accident, Harris falls into a coma for four days.
When he wakes up, he discovers that his identity has been stolen and that no one, including his wife, seems to recognize him. Desperate, Harris tries to prove his identity.
Another collaborative film between Liam Neeson and director Jaume Collet-Serra, “No Stops” is an action thriller that takes place mostly inside an airplane.
Neeson plays a federal air marshal who receives messages on his cell phone informing him that a passenger will be executed every 20 minutes if the criminals’ financial demands are not met.
Now he must find the killer among the passengers on board. The cast also includes Julianne Moore.
The biographical period drama “Michael Collins – The Price of Freedom” is written and directed by Neil Jordan (Interview with the Vampire).
Liam Neeson plays Michael Collins, a key figure in the early 20th century struggle for Irish independence against Great Britain.
The film portrays his life and the political events that shaped his historical role. The cast also includes Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman and Julia Roberts.
Liam Neeson is the protagonist of this superhero film written and directed by Sam Raimi (of the “Evil Dead” series and the “Spider-Man” trilogy with Tobey Maguire).
Neeson plays scientist Peyton Westlake, who is developing a new type of synthetic skin. However, he is attacked by criminals and is completely disfigured.
After a failed medical treatment that grants him abilities and using his invention, Peyton transforms into Darkman and seeks revenge. The cast also includes Frances McDormand.
Another film born from the collaboration between Neeson and Collet-Serra, “Endless Night” is an action thriller that also stars names like Joel Kinnaman, Common and Ed Harris.
Liam Neeson plays Jimmy Conlon, a former Irish mob hitman haunted by his past and having a distant relationship with his son Mike (Kinnaman), a limo driver.
However, Mike witnesses a murder committed by the son of his father’s former mob boss (Harris). Now Jimmy tries to protect his son.
Once again a film featuring the collaboration of Neeson and Collet-Serra. “The Passenger” is an action and suspense film. The cast also includes Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Jonathan Banks, Florence Pugh and Sam Neill.
Liam Neeson plays an insurance agent who takes the same train commute.
However, during a trip, he meets a mysterious woman (Farmiga) who offers him to find a hidden passenger in exchange for a good sum. He thus finds himself involved in a great conspiracy.
Dramatic comedy written and directed by Woody Allen, “Husbands and Wives” is one of the director’s most acclaimed films.
In the plot, Jack (Sydney Pollack) and Sally (Judy Davis) announce to their friends Gabe (Woody Allen) and Judy (Mia Farrow) that they are separating. The news shocks Gabe and Judy, who begin to question their relationship.
Liam Neeson plays a leading role as Michael, who becomes romantically involved with Judy Davis’ character. The cast also includes Lysette Anthony, Juliette Lewis and Blythe Danner.
Directed by Joe Carnahan, “The Chase” is based on the short story “Ghost Walker” by Ian Mackenzie Jeffers, who co-wrote the film’s screenplay with Carnahan.
The plot follows a group of oil refinery workers in Alaska who survive a plane crash in a remote wilderness. The survivors face intense cold, hunger and a pack of ferocious wolves.
Liam Neeson plays a sniper who specializes in protecting workers from frequent gray wolf attacks.
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