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The Mongoose - Liam Neeson Heads South in a Shelby
The 98-minute film depicts a veteran’s struggle with post-traumatic stress during a high-speed pursuit, according to production notes.
- Liam Neeson stars as Ryan "Fang" Flanagan, a decorated war hero accused of a crime, in the action thriller "The Mongoose," now in theaters.
- Violence erupts when Fang attempts to help his ex-wife, Tara , escape her abusive fiancé, forcing him to steal a Ford Mustang and flee across America.
- Mark Vanselow makes his directorial debut with this 98-minute thriller, having collaborated with Neeson on 30 films as stunt coordinator and double, staging ambitious car chases.
- The high-speed pursuit becomes national spectacle covered "live" by CNN personality Laura Coates, while Fang seeks refuge and fixates on his "retirement" in Mexico.
- Beyond the action, Neeson explores PTSD among service members, stating: "The levels of post-traumatic stress must be astronomical when these men and women come back from these missions," referencing Delta Force and Navy SEALs.
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Review: Liam Neeson continues his late-in-life action star antics with The Mongoose, a film that’s heavy on car chases and light on plot.
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‘The Mongoose’ Review: Propulsive Pacing and Impressive Stunt Work Help Make This an Above-Average Liam Neeson Actioner
The veteran star takes it on the lam in a souped-up sports car in this high-octane thriller co-starring Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames and Michael Chiklis.
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THE MONGOOSE Review: Liam Neeson Hits the Gas, But the Engine Needs Work in His Latest Action-Thriller
Liam Neeson anchors THE MONGOOSE, a lean, 96-minute car-chase thriller about an ex-operative turned accidental fugitive on live TV. Strong practical driving stunts, a scene-stealing Shelby Mustang, and veteran supporting cast help offset a thin, formulaic plot for a solid 3/5 rental watch.
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