TOP 10 MOVIES

“Non-Stop” (2014): Neeson is in fine form – in a confined space – in this airborne melodrama about an air marshal trying to identify an extortionist who’s killing passengers aboard a flight.

“Taken” (2008): Not deemed an action star previously, Neeson changed that perception by playing an ex-spy combing Europe for his kidnapped daughter.

“Love Actually” (2003): Neeson fares wonderfully, mainly with a young co-star (Thomas Sangster), within a large ensemble cast as a man struggling to cope with losing the love of his life.

“Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” (1999): George Lucas was very specific about casting the first prequel, so there’s no question Neeson is ideal as Jedi legend Qui-Gon Jinn.

“Les Miserables” (1998): Neeson proves ideal casting as Jean Valjean, the desperate thief who endures a life of pursuit by the relentless Inspector Javert (Geoffrey Rush).

“Michael Collins” (1996): Necessary gusto is supplied in full force by Neeson as one of the figureheads of the Irish Republican Army.

“Schindler’s List” (1993): Neeson is superb as a war profiteer, who literally bargains for the lives of Jews marked for Nazi execution, in director Steven Spielberg’s powerful and true drama.

“Darkman” (1990): The required theatricality is executed well by Neeson in playing a disfigured scientist who cloaks himself to avenge his assault.

“The Good Mother” (1988): Neeson emotes well as a divorcee’s (Diane Keaton) new lover, unaware he might cost her custody of her daughter.

“Suspect” (1987): Neeson’s sheer physical presence counts for a lot here, since he barely makes a sound as a hulking murder suspect.