Critics Are Savaging New Liam Neeson Thriller (7% critics, 71% audience)

[Demovictory9]

Liam Neeson has made some great action movies, but Blacklight definitely isn't one of them, critics say. The thriller, in which Neeson plays an FBI "fixer" who uncovers a government conspiracy, has a lowly 4% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics complain that the movie seems generic, with Neeson playing a "man with a particular set of skills who wants to protect his family" character extremely familiar from numerous movies, starting with 2008's Taken. It was directed and co-written by Mark Williams, who also directed Neeson in 2020's Honest Thief. Four takes:

The film mainly serves as a "time-filler until the next, better Liam Neeson action movie comes along," writes Frank Scheck at the Hollywood Reporter. "Lacking a high concept or memorable central character, the film is a by-the-numbers actioner that coasts on its star’s soulful gravitas and low-key charisma," writes Scheck, who praises the 69-year-old actor's work ethic.

https://www.newser.com/story/316795/blacklight-is-a-lowlight-for-neeson.html

[Skittles]

1. I am disappointed Liam plays these gimmicky roles

I thought he was a good actor at one time but now he seems like a cliche.

[Demovictory9]

2. Ive seen two of his movies... he plays the same role again and again

[Skittles]

5. yes

and dare I say it? He's getting a bit....old for these superhero fantasies

[dchill]

3. "A particular set of skills," by definition, does not apply...

... in every situation!

[Demovictory9]

4. the do for Liam!! He can fight as he does in every movie

[patricia92243]

6. Those numbers are why I never pay attention to what critics say. Audience

numbers are what count.

[Demovictory9]

7. agreed. critics give "Death in the Nile" 64%, audience give it 83%. it was really good

[irisblue]

8. Bills and mortgage payments made me work at crap jobs, Neeson is not immune to $ issues.