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Liam Neeson’s New Action Movie Is Officially One of His Worst-Rated Movies Ever
Liam Neeson’s latest action film, The Mongoose, has received a poor early score from critics, raising doubts about whether it marks a return to form. The film has a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, placing it among his lowest-rated recent releases, though audience reactions appear more positive.
Directed by Neeson’s longtime stunt double Mark Vanselow in his feature debut, the thriller follows a war hero accused of a crime he did not commit who leads police on a long car chase. It also stars Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames and Michael Chiklis, and debuted last weekend. Neeson’s earlier film The Fix earned 16% from critics and returned less than $2 million after a limited theatrical release.
In short
- The Mongoose has a 29% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score.
- Audience responses appear more favourable than critics’ reviews.
- The thriller stars Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames and Michael Chiklis.
Explained simply
Liam Neeson is an actor known for dramatic roles as well as action thrillers, including films in which he plays a capable older hero. His action films have had mixed reviews, so critics’ ratings are often used to judge whether a new release has been well received.
The Mongoose is a thriller directed by Mark Vanselow, who has worked as Neeson’s stunt double. Neeson plays a war hero accused of a crime he says he did not commit, and the story centres on his attempt to evade police in a long car chase; Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames and Michael Chiklis also appear.
The film’s reception matters because it adds to the picture of Neeson’s recent work and how it is viewed by critics and audiences. Reviews and audience reactions can differ, and ratings are one measure of reception rather than a complete account of how viewers respond.