‘The Mongoose’ Review: Propulsive Pacing and Impressive Stunt Work Help Make This an Above-Average Liam Neeson Actioner

Liam Neeson plays a former Special Forces soldier who goes on the run after a confrontation with his ex-wife’s abusive boyfriend leaves the man dead. The review finds that *The Mongoose* turns this familiar thriller setup into a brisk chase film, with impressive stunt work making it an above-average entry in Neeson’s recent action films.

Ryan “Fang” Flanagan is pursued across the southern United States towards the Mexican border in a vintage Shelby Cobra, while a sympathetic highway patrol leader and a more aggressive Texas major close in. His veteran friends and other former service members help him evade capture, alongside the car’s digital concierge. The 98-minute film is directed by veteran stunt coordinator Mark Vanselow, but its basic plot, awkward war flashbacks and some clumsy dialogue draw criticism.