Liam Neeson’s ‘Honest Thief’ Streaming Success on Freevee: Audiences Can’t Get Enough

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Over the past two decades, his unmatched skillset has proven incredibly valuable, and following his role in “Taken”, he utilized those skills in the action-packed thriller “” (released in 2020). Initially debuting on a free streaming platform, Freevee, at the start of January, the movie quickly climbed to the top of the charts. However, it subsequently fell out of the Top 10, only to re-emerge weeks later, now ranking at #3 once more.

Liam Neeson excels at creating films that appeal to crowds seeking action, intense drama, and stories filled with unexpected twists and turns, although they can sometimes be predictable. Interestingly, these types of movies continue to dominate free streaming charts repeatedly. For instance, the movie Honest Thief demonstrates this pattern by achieving success multiple times in a short period.

In a twist of events, Honest Thief showcases Liam Neeson as Tom Carter, a skilled bank robber who intends to turn over a new leaf and confess to his past crimes. However, things take an unexpected turn when unscrupulous FBI agents attempt to seize the money he was planning to return. Despite mixed reviews from critics, this film is one of Neeson’s most highly-regarded movies among audiences.

In simple terms, the movie “Honest Thief” received a rating of 41% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer. Critics have criticized it for following Liam Neeson’s familiar pattern, which involves him delivering gruff dialogue, battling villains, and ultimately saving the day. However, audiences seemed to enjoy this formula, giving the film a score of 87%. This places “Honest Thief” among some of Neeson’s most popular films as perceived by those who actually watch his movies.

Liam Neeson’s Action Pedigree is All About Crowd-Pleasing

For much of his early career, Liam Neeson was not renowned as an action star, instead appearing in comedies like “High Spirits” with Steve Guttenberg and the well-loved “Love, Actually.” He was more associated with light-hearted films than action-packed blockbusters. However, the movie “Taken” transformed his image, launching him on a career trajectory that has lasted over 20 years. Since then, he has battled terrorists, common criminals, mob leaders, and anyone who has harmed his family – roles that have made him a favorite in this genre, attracting audiences who enjoy the action-packed aspects of these films.

Liam Neeson is nearing the twilight of his action-packed career, and as a man with years under his belt, he understands that his days of high-octane adventures may be numbered. Last year, during promotions for one of many action movies, he openly expressed his intention to keep acting, but likely in different film genres.

At age 72, I believe it’s time to draw the line. Audiences are too savvy to be deceived. I no longer wish for my stunt collaborator, Mark Vanselow, to perform my fight scenes. I’m considering wrapping up my career by the end of next year. That might just be it.

This year, Liam Neeson will take over a comedic action role in “The Naked Gun,” following in the footsteps of Leslie Nielsen’s clumsy character. As Frank Drebin Jr., Neeson’s character is the son of Nielsen’s original role. Given Neeson’s past success with comedy, a successful run for “The Naked Gun” could potentially open up a new, humorous direction in his career.

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2025-01-29 02:01