Trailers for the Taylor Lautner thriller “Abduction,” due for release Sept. 23, are circulating on the Internet, offering an early glimpse of what could be a new career for the “Twilight” star.
“Abduction,” directed by John Singleton, has teen elements: a high school, a hip-hop soundtrack, a young love interest (Lily Collins). But it looks like an old-fashioned actioner, with FBI agents, guns and terse cellphone conversations. (Michael Nyqvist, of the “Dragon Tattoo” films, appears to play a villain.)
It’s a savvy but risky move for Lautner. There’s a dearth of young action stars these days, with the same old faces still popping up: Daniel Craig (43), Harrison Ford (who turns 69 Wednesday), Liam Neeson (59) and Matt Damon (40). Lautner, who turned 19 in February, may be able to fill the void. He’s hunky, as any “Twilight” fan will tell you, with a physique toned by martial arts. He’s reportedly been considering roles in “Stretch Armstrong,” based on the Kenner action figure, and a hostage thriller titled “Cancun.”
But action films are not the A-list attraction they once were. They often feel cheaply and quickly made (witness entries like “The Marine,” with former wrestler John Cena). At the box office, they generally earn a fraction of what the “Twilight,” “Harry Potter” or “Transformers” movies do.
Taylor is hot, and I think he is up to the challenge. He’s a great physique and charisma. He’ll definitely be something to look out for. I can hardly wait until Abduction comes out to see what he is really made of.
I’m still looking forward to seeing him in INCARCERON. I read the book and there is action in this book that Taylor can definitely sick his teeth into.
Abduction is gonna be awesome……whatever movie Taylor makes and or produces is gonna be great….u dont have 2 worry about him making a wrong career move…he gonna be around a long time…xoxooxxox