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Disparition

Original title: Taken
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2002
  • 13
  • 1h 8m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
22K
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Disparition (2002)
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Alien InvasionSuspense MysteryDramaMysterySci-FiThriller

The lives of three families intersect over five decades, starting with the Roswell crash, as they experience abductions, secret government investigations, and the mystery of alien encounters... Read allThe lives of three families intersect over five decades, starting with the Roswell crash, as they experience abductions, secret government investigations, and the mystery of alien encounters.The lives of three families intersect over five decades, starting with the Roswell crash, as they experience abductions, secret government investigations, and the mystery of alien encounters.

  • Creator
    • Leslie Bohem
  • Stars
    • Dakota Fanning
    • Matt Frewer
    • Emily Bergl
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    22K
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    POPULARITY
    3,253
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    • Creator
      • Leslie Bohem
    • Stars
      • Dakota Fanning
      • Matt Frewer
      • Emily Bergl
    • 243User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 8 wins & 26 nominations total

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    Dakota Fanning
    Dakota Fanning
    • Allie Keys
    • 2002
    Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer
    • Dr. Chet Wakeman
    • 2002
    Emily Bergl
    Emily Bergl
    • Lisa Clarke - Adult
    • 2002
    Heather Donahue
    Heather Donahue
    • Mary Crawford - Adult
    • 2002
    Joel Gretsch
    Joel Gretsch
    • Colonel Owen Crawford…
    • 2002
    Adam Kaufman
    Adam Kaufman
    • Charlie Keys - Adult
    • 2002
    John Hawkes
    John Hawkes
    • Marty Erickson…
    • 2002
    Ryan Hurst
    Ryan Hurst
    • Tom Clarke - Adult
    • 2002
    Camille Sullivan
    Camille Sullivan
    • Nina Toth - Adult
    • 2002
    Ben Cotton
    Ben Cotton
    • Denny
    • 2002
    Eric Close
    Eric Close
    • John
    • 2002
    James McDaniel
    James McDaniel
    • General Beers
    • 2002
    Andy Powers
    Andy Powers
    • Eric Crawford - Adult
    • 2002
    Chad Morgan
    Chad Morgan
    • Becky Clarke - Adult
    • 2002
    Bob Wilde
    • Carny
    • 2002
    Steve Burton
    Steve Burton
    • Captain Russell Keys
    • 2002
    Julie Ann Emery
    Julie Ann Emery
    • Amelia Keys…
    • 2002
    Catherine Dent
    Catherine Dent
    • Sally Clarke
    • 2002
    • Creator
      • Leslie Bohem
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    10xflowers

    Fantastic exploration of ourselves in this time.

    I've seen all but the last segment of this mini-series and think it is great. Heather Donahue wonderfully portrays the evil investigator in hot pursuit, free of any scruples. Dakota Fanning is a star as she portrays the series hero, Ally, and narrates the story. The story itself draws on the current belief in Alien abduction, but in fact the real threat of being "taken" comes more from the scientists and military investigators who doggedly pursue their prey without any regard for the humanity of those they come into contact with, including the alien hybrids. Conversely, the alien hybrids have achieved a greater humanity than most of us ever will, culminating in Ally who not only feels intense sensitivity and compassion for people but has the power to act on it in ways impossible for us. Interestly, we identify with the hybrids as the pursued and as a those beings possessing those human qualities that we would most like to possess. That is what the series intended and is similar to "AI" in that regard. The film deals with our current mythology, which like all great and timeless mythologies explores our nature through an examination of the Gods and man and their interactions. Mythology changes though as it adapts to the conflicts human beings face in a particular moment in time. Spielberg is extremely important in that he has chronicled this changing mythology and our changing sense or ourselves beginning with "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" followed by "E.T." "Taken" is far darker, but so are we. It serves the purpose of all great mythology however by providing us the opportunity of self-examination.
    10jonrunheim

    I just love this series!

    One of the best series I've seen in years! Me and my wife saw all 10 episodes in two days (just intended to check out one)! That hasn't happened in a very long time..

    The story just gets hold of you and sometimes gives you goosebumps since it's so good!

    My favorite parts are the early episodes but the series really changes, or evolves might be better explanation, so it still manages to glue you to the TV..

    I'm a sci-fi fan that loves a good story but doesn't bother on technical or historical details (aka Trekkie's) so this series was top-score for me!

    /jon
    8mail4gus

    Updated comments... it's not what i thought... its better!!!

    I post the first comment about this series, i thought this mini will be a 'must see' classic, but i was wrong, this is a 'must have' series... It's the best mini-series I've seen in my life, I'm just amazed about all the story line and after seen nine episodes i know that tomorrow when conclude the last one i will start to count the days for the release of the DVDs.

    If you though that X-Files was one of the best sci-fi alien themed series of all time you got to love this one too!... it have a concept very different about the life beyond the sky, different from X-Files but really well managed and presented.
    10zkonedog

    A Generational Epic

    As a huge fan of "The X-Files" and related fare, one would think I would have viewed Steven Spielberg's "Taken" earlier than its ten-year anniversary. However, I was a bit skeptical of the entire concept (thinking of it as "just another alien show") and only began viewing when it was purchased by another family member. Boy, was I ever wrong about the course of this delightfully nuanced miniseries.

    For a basic plot summary, "Taken" focuses on three families: the Clarkes, the Crawfords, & and the Keys. From the Roswell "crash" of the late 1940s until the "present day" (2002), this series tells the story of how the three families are intertwined both with each other and a mysterious alien presence stemming from that Roswell incident.

    The thing to be aware of regarding this miniseries is that it is MUCH more about characters & family relationships than it is about aliens. Kind of like how "Band of Brothers" is as much about friendship and brotherhood as it is about war. While the "alien" angle is deeply embedded in the overall narrative, the extremely rich characters are easily what will make you keep watching for all ten episodes. From generation to generation, Spielberg weaves a compelling dramatic tale that always keeps you wondering what will happen next.

    One word of warning: Do not be discouraged after the first 1-2 episodes, as this show takes a little bit of time to lay its own groundwork. Once you get to about the third episode, it starts really taking off to the point where you may finding yourself in "marathon mode" very quickly.

    Overall, "Taken" can appeal to three primary audiences: those who just love a good science fiction yarn, those who prefer character dramas of the highest order, and those who can appreciate the generational aspect of the whole experience. In other words, Steven Spielberg does it again.
    10hohbein-07481

    Great mini series!

    I thought that this mini series was great! The acting was terrific and the suspense was practically killing me. I felt a mix of emotions for all of the different generations of characters. The different storyline arcs are riveting. By today's standards, the special effects are a little lacking, but that could be easily fixed because I think it's time to give reboot this mini series.

    As a Pastafarian, it would be great to see more pasta in the movie..

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    • Trivia
      The abduction stories and sightings featured in the mini-series are based upon accounts made from people over the many years of UFO believers.
    • Goofs
      The government headquarters in "Ellsworth, Maine" has a Canadian flag flying in the background.
    • Quotes

      Allison Clarke: My mom told me once that when you're afraid of something, what you want more than anything else is to make it go away. You want your life back to the way it was before you found out that there was something to be afraid of. You want to build a high wall and live your old life behind it. But nothing ever stays the same. That's not your old life at all. That's your new life with a wall around it. Your choice is not about going back to the way things were. Your choice is about hiding, or about going right to the heart of the thing that scares you.

    • Connections
      Featured in Inside Taken (2002)

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    • Release date
      • November 30, 2003 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Taken
    • Filming locations
      • Britannia Beach, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • DreamWorks Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 8m(68 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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