Liam Neeson Video Interview On 'Taken'

He's one of Hollywood's greatest actors and he's getting in on the action with the #1 thriller, Taken. Here Liam Neeson takes questions from users of Uinterview.com.

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Q: Hi Liam, this is Jessica in London, England. You play a government "fixer" in the film 'Taken,' and I wanted to know, did you get to meet any real-life fixers before making the movie? — Jessica, London, England - Uinterview User: A: There were a couple of men I met, yes, before we started shooting who had done some shady stuff for governments in their past. A couple of the stories they told me would literally make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
Q: Thank you very much for that. So the other question I had was, could you relate at all to the role of the overprotective father? - Jessica, London, England - Uinterview User: A: Well, I'm a father of two boys, so I can certainly imagine if something bad were to happen to them, it would be, certainly, any parents worst nightmare.
Q: Hi Liam. This is Bill from San Francisco. Doing an action movie seems like a big change of pace for you. Did you specifically choose this movie because you wanted to do an action film? - Bill, San Francisco - Uinterview User: A: I did! I found the script a real page-turner from beginning to end. I literally couldn't put it down. I love the fact that the hero is in his late 40s; he's not a kid. Luc Besson had co-written it; it was his company doing it. It was a no-brainer for me. I thought, "Wow I'd love to do this."
Q: My follow-up question is, this role is extremely physical. Were you allowed to do many of your own stunts? - Bill, San Francisco - Uinterview User: A: I did want to do all the fights myself, which I did. The stunts — I left that to my stunt double, Mark Vanselow. I was thrilled to do it! It's something I don't often get the chance to do.

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- Posted by Michele @ 05/31/09, 06:04 am
I too wanted to pass along my deep felt condolences to the Neeson family on the passing of such an extraordinary woman. I'm just finishing nursing school.. and all I could think about was how touching and graciously Natasha's life came to a close in NYC. The world watched and took a collective gasp as you brought her home to her final rest. May God keep you close in his loving embrace.

- Posted by barbara lindstrom @ 05/30/09, 08:41 am
I am so excited. I saw this picture in "Country magazine" it is in this month's issueJune 2009 the cover says Paradise found ". In it there is a picture of a sunrirse and it say's God's country; it is so beautiful!! This reminded me of what I was sharing with you!! Also in it a man who likes to fly fish said he liked the April/May cover of : Little Lake in Montana's Beaverhead Mountains; he wondered how many reader's noted the small, tiny rings on the surface of the lake ; a fisherman would he said it meant that those rings mean rising trout to an angler. Have a great day I hope and pray for you and yours that all is well; can't say I saw your new movie I like chick flicks with happy endings and I would go see the documentary on Abraham Lincolon if you do that. Anyway I could not help but think of you when I saw these things!! The address for Country Magazine is PO box 5280 Harlan IA 51593-0780; www. country-magazine.com If you like to cook there is a great magazine with down home recipes in it A taste of home. Have a great night sweet dreams Care.

- Posted by care @ 05/27/09, 01:08 am
My dearest Liam , I am writing to you to convey my deepest sympathy , I am so sorry for your loss ,and you are in my prayers.My , name is Karen , I,m a 40 year old mother of a 19 year old boy and 17 year old boy ,we are from a very small town in Carter Co. Kentucky,I have watched probably every movie you have ever been in , and I have to say that "TAKEN" is my all time favorite movie,please forgive me for saying this , but you are bad ass in that movie.It is my dream to meet you in person someday . I know it's probably a small town country girls dream , but it doesn't hurt to dream right ? My Mother always told me if your gonna dream , you might just as well dream big . Well I can't wait to see your next movie , I will leave you alone and hope to you meet you someday. Love and prayers to you and yours. Yours truly Karen Sparks.

- Posted by Karen Sparks @ 05/25/09, 02:47 pm
Hi,Liam I just want to say that on "TAKEN" you did a magnifecent performance.I really admire you and you inspire me to become a good actor someday and also I am really sorry to hear about your wife. Take care and god bless you. Ang gino o nagmal.

- Posted by Kiro @ 05/24/09, 10:22 pm
I just found out tonight that your wife, Natasha had passed away. My husband and I were watching 'Extra' and saw Sharon Stone crying about something, and then they showed Natasha's face. I immediately ran to the computer trying to look up what happened and sure enough found this sight about her death! I was in complete shock! I am a huge fan of her's from the Parent Trap. I absolutely loved her in that movie...her smile, her style, her inner and outer beauty. She glowed like an angel in this movie. I have never met her but completely fell in love with her. We are so sorry to hear of this news and we wish you all of our aloha and light. Please take care of yourself and God Bless you and the keiki's.

Aloha, Hi'ilani

- Posted by Hi'ilani @ 05/23/09, 01:41 am
Liam,
I hope this finds you peaceful. I too know loss, it is painful and heart breaking. It is good that hearts mend and people go on. I pray you will smile like you mean it and sleep through the night again. Take care and thanks for all you have done for others, that is how your life is defined and how you are remembered by many. Gratefully, Pam

- Posted by Pam @ 05/22/09, 08:01 pm
I am so sorry about your wife. I can not imagine what you are going through. But the force is with you. I hope your boys grow up well. You are my faveorite actor. I loved your role as quagon jin. I named my fish quagon.
Caitlin

- Posted by Caitlin Neish @ 05/20/09, 09:03 pm
One of your greatest talents isyou ability to do so many different "accents".For instance southern in Nell.....etc

- Posted by robynn @ 05/20/09, 11:38 am
Dear Li, Sometimes it is how we look and see things Believe the Force is with you; Look for the good in life; expect the best; you are dearly loved and appreciated. Reframe things ask the force to see it through the eyes of love; the force itself is eternal love. Take time just to be today, enjoy a walk in a garden or a quite spot on top of a mountain or near a stream fly fishing with just the sound of the rippling stream arround you, the sound of some birds and the feel of sunshine on your face and a gentle breeze blowing through your hair and just know it ...

- Posted by Care @ 05/20/09, 06:48 am