Liam Neeson
Simon says:
Fair enough, we forgive him every time because it’s Liam Neeson. You have got to love him right? We have seen him in such cinematic gems as “Clash Of The Titans” dressed as Brian Blessed, and he’s recently graced our screens punching wolves and wearing a jumper, but we forgave him. It’s Liam, it’s okay, he’s a good actor. Right? Well yeah, he is, but we need to face facts. Having witnessed the trailer for the upcoming CGI laden train wreck that’s traversing towards your nearest multiplex “Battleship” sorry it’s “BATTLESHIP” (spelt with a “p” on the end, not a “t”) all caps lock so it looks “MASSIVE”!! You’ve gone too far Liam, we can let all the other cash grabbing monotony slide, but this is where the line is drawn. You do look nice in that navel suit in the trailer might I add, but why didn’t you jump ship when they cast Rihanna? Just imagine all those teenagers pointing at the screen and saying, “Isn’t that the guy from “Taken”?” Come on Mr. Neeson, do everyone a favour and play a character again instead of playing that guy from “Taken” over and over again then running to the bank with your big fat pay cheque. And don’t get me started on your turn as an Irish Zeus. We love you Liam, but it has to stop before you end up going straight to the DVD shelf with Mr.Seagal.
I say:
Ah Liam I want to defend you, I really do but when I see that you have signed on for Taken 2 ( in which you get kidnapped this time and your fricking sissy ass daughter saves the day!) you don't make it easy for me. Men, wolves, ships with aliens beware, he will find you, he will kill you and he doesn't need luck, just a regular gig as everyone's new favourite unlikely hero.
However the Neesonator is willing to poke fun at his own image, anyone who saw his recent cameo in Ricky Gervais' 'Lifes too Short' will know he can be gleefully self deprecating, using his steely persona and straight laced acting style to comedic effect. But there is a fine line between self parody and parody punchbag so while you still carry some acting kudos, please take a break, stop signing on for sub standard action flicks and have a much needed holiday.
Just make sure you avoid Paris, ships and January Jones.
Verdict: Has a chance to pull it back but is selling out at a rapid pace.
