The movie begins with Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) attending the funeral of his ex-wife Lenore (Famke Janssen), who has been murdered. Bryan becomes the prime suspect in her death, and Detective Franck Dotzler (Forest Whitaker) is assigned to lead the investigation. Bryan, believing he’s being set up, goes on the run to find the real killers and protect his daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace).
As Bryan investigates, he uncovers a complex conspiracy involving Stuart St. John (Dougray Scott), Lenore’s new husband, who orchestrated her death to frame Bryan. St. John is revealed to be involved in illegal activities, and Lenore had discovered his nefarious dealings. Bryan must not only evade the law but also protect Kim from the dangerous people who want to silence them.
In the climax, Bryan confronts St. John and his henchmen in a high-stakes showdown. The action intensifies as Bryan uses his exceptional skills to outsmart and defeat the villains. The film concludes with Bryan clearing his name, exposing the conspiracy, and re-establishing a connection with Kim.
“Taken 3” received mixed reviews, with praise for the action sequences and Neeson’s performance but criticism for the plot’s formulaic nature. It serves as the final installment in the “Taken” trilogy, providing closure to Bryan Mills’ character.