Liam Neeson Action Thriller ‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ Finds Success on Prime Video

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The venerable action star, now advanced in years, still showcases his unique talent set…with a blend of outcomes. However, some of his action films might not meet the mark as top-tier thrillers. Yet, he revisited this genre once more in 2023’s “Untitled Neeson Action Film” to offer something commendable. This production is currently gaining recognition on streaming platform Peacock. With the influx of both new and classic films that debuted on the platform at the beginning of the year, action enthusiasts are looking to Liam Neeson to kickstart 2025 in high gear.

Under the guidance of director Robert Lorenz and scriptwriters Mark Michael McNally and Terry Loane, the Irish film titled “In the Land of Saints and Sinners” is currently making waves. This production features Liam Neeson as its main character, alongside Kerry Condon, Jack Gleeson, Colm Meaney, and Ciarán Hinds. The gripping action-thriller finds Neeson rejoining forces with his director from “The Marksman” for a story about a retired assassin who, despite seeking peace, is compelled to return to his violent past to safeguard the tranquil coastal town he resides in. At present, “In the Land of Saints and Sinners” has earned its spot among the top 10 on Prime Video, so be sure to read the official summary below!

1970s Ireland. Trying to escape his troubled past, Finbar Murphy (Liam Neeson) lives a peaceful life in the secluded coastal town of Glencolmcille, distanced from the nation’s political turmoil. However, when a group of ruthless terrorists, headed by a cold-hearted woman named Doirean (Kerry Condon), invade, Finbar is compelled to confront an escalating game of hide and seek. This situation tests him as he faces the dilemma of revealing his hidden past or protecting his loved ones and townsfolk.

‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ Has 83% From Critics on Rotten Tomatoes

Liam Neeson’s later action roles and his status as an action hero have been a bit of a rollercoaster. Even though he consistently delivers intense, gravelly performances that never disappoint, the films themselves have varied greatly. They’ve ranged from the greatness of Taken and A Walk Among the Tombstones to the less successful ones like Blacklight and Retribution.

It’s fortunate that the film “In the Land of Saints and Sinners” leans more towards the realm of saints rather than sinners. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes have given it an impressive score of 83%, while audiences on Popcornmeter rate it at 75%. The consensus is that “In the Land of Saints and Sinners” is a well-written and classically structured action thriller, making it one of Liam Neeson’s better recent films in this genre.

Liam Neeson hints at stepping away from action roles, but he’s got multiple intense action projects lined up. In a recent outing, Neeson starred in the crime thriller “Absolution,” where he collaborated with director Hans Petter Moland again to portray an aging gangster trying to make amends with his family and correct past mistakes, only to find resistance from the underworld. Apart from that, Neeson will spearhead films like “Cold Storage,” the sequel “The Ice Road 2: Skyward Bound,” “Mongoose,” “Hotel Tehran,” and appear in “4 Kids Walk Into a Bank.” Additionally, he’ll blend action with comedy for the upcoming reboot of “The Naked Gun.

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2025-01-06 18:01