Netflix’s recent movieCarry-Onis an exciting new thriller with a Christmas setting that is reminiscent ofholiday action movieslikeDie Hard,as well as the Lian Neeson leadNon-Stop.Carry-Onstars Taron Egertonas a TSA agent who unwillingly gets involved in a plot to smuggle a nerve agent through airport security and onto a plane. The action thriller creates tense scenes between Egerton’s Ethan and Jason Bateman’s “The Traveler” as they each attempt to outsmart the other, leading toCarry-On’s exciting final fight scene.
Carry-Onis also a great reminder to watch a 10-year-old Liam Neeson moviethat is strikingly similar.Non-Stopis another action movie that takes place on a plane with similar action and main characters, making it great to watch afterCarry-On. Both movies are action-packed and utilize their casts to make the sequences of attempting to find the villain even more thrilling. Both films have also been successful in their own ways, withNon-Stopgrossing $222.8 million on a budget of $50 million (viaBox Office Mojo) andCarry-Oncommanding a strong critic’s score of 86% onRotten Tomatoes.
Non-Stop Is A Perfect Follow-Up To Watching Carry-On
Non-Stop & Carry-On Make A Perfect Pair
After watchingCarry-OnNeeson’s 2014 movieNon-Stopis a perfect continuation because it almost works as an extension of the newer movie with somewhat higher stakes and a more claustrophobic setting.Carry-Onmostly takes place in an airport, with only the climax of the movie taking place on a plane, butNon-Stoplargely takes place during a flight. In fact,the premise ofNon-Stopactually makes sense as a sequel toCarry-On,since it sees Neeson’s character Bill Marks attempting to stop a bomb from going off on a plane.
Carry-On Is Very Close To Just Being A Remake Of Its Director’s Thriller With Liam Neeson From 6 Years Ago (& That’s Not A Bad Thing)
Carry-On is the newest movie from director Jaume Collet-Serra, and the film is actually incredibly similar to another hit from a few years ago.
Like the tension created inCarry-Onas Ethan attempts to locate and stop The Traveler,Non-Stopmakes use of similar thrills since Bill attempts to find the perpetrators of the blackmailing and bomb while on a moving plane headed toward London. Likewise,Carry-OnandNon-Stopwere both directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, so it makes sense that their styles are very similar. However,Non-Stopis leaving Netflix at the end of December, so fans should take advantage of the pairing while they can.
Carry-On Is Very Much Like A Liam Neeson Action Movie
Taron Egerton’s Character Fits Perfectly In The Liam Neeson Style Action Movie
Carry-Onfeels like a spiritual sequel to the Liam Neeson action movie, and it is by design. Far beyond just their shared director.Collet-Serra made four action thrillers with Neeson. It is natural that the protagonist ofCarry-Onis very similar to the characters played by Neeson in this director’s other movies. Collet-Serra and Neeson also worked together on 2011’sUnknown, 2015’sRun All Night, and 2018’sThe Commuter,makingNon-Stopthe second of their fruitful collaborations.
Both Ethan and Bill just happen to have past experiences and knowledge that allow them to eventually outsmart the bad guys, making for a very entertaining watch.
In addition to having the same creative mind behind the camera, the characters ofBill Marks and Ethan Kopek themselves are quite similar in personality and skills. Both men are just trying to go about their days and do their jobs when they are thrust into the role of the hero. When their families are threatened, both will stop at nothing to save them and as many other innocent people as possible. Additionally, both Ethan and Bill just happen to have past experiences and knowledge that allow them to eventually outsmart the bad guys, making for a very entertaining watch.
Carry-On 2 Should Cast Liam Neeson
Neeson Could Flip His Usual Role In Carry-On 2
Egerton has expressed interest in returning for aCarry-Onsequelalready, as long as the plot is creative and happens organically. IfCarry-On 2does happen, Neeson should make an appearance, marking another collaboration between the director (who would also hopefully return) and actor. However,since the ending ofCarry-Onshows Ethan had finally become a cop like he always dreamed, the best way to incorporate Neeson could be as a villain,making for something more original for this collaboration.
A Carry-On Sequel Must Avoid This Mistake That Ruined The Die Hard Franchise
Taron Egerton has expressed interest in a Carry-On sequel, but a follow-up needs to avoid the mistake that eventually derailed the Die Hard series.
In contrast to his other roles where, even if he is morally gray, the audience wants to root for him, casting Neeson as an outright villain is the perfect way to counter his typical action characters.Carry-On 2could continue delving into the exciting aspects of Ethan’s character while adding new stakes with his growing family and a very convincing villain in Liam Neeson that is unlike his usual roles. It should also be expected by the audience whenCarry-On’s ending is set up so neatly to continue the story in the future.
Carry-On
Cast
Carry On is a film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, focusing on a young TSA agent who is coerced by a mysterious traveler into allowing a dangerous package onto a Christmas Eve flight. As events unfold, he must use his wits to resolve the perilous situation.
Non-Stop
Non-Stop is a thriller featuring Liam Neeson as U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks. During a transatlantic flight, Marks receives a series of threatening text messages that endanger passengers' lives and demands a large ransom. The film delves into the ensuing tense and escalating situation, as Marks must identify and stop the perpetrator before disaster strikes. Co-starring Julianne Moore, Non-Stop is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.
