Liam Neeson action thrillers come in two categories: the straightforward variety that transform him into a superhuman force of nature and those that are grittier and a little more respectful of an adult audience’s intelligence. Considering the way the winds blow at the box office, there are understandably more of the former than the latter; at least Run All Night can be said to add one title to the more serious side of Neeson’s ledger. There’s plenty of action in director Jaume Collet-Serra’s third collaboration with the Irish actor (not to mention a high body count) but the subtext is about regret and the difficulty of redemption in the face of certain sins. The trailers make Run All Night look like a fast-paced shoot-’em-up and, although those elements are present, this is a darker and grimmer experience. — James Berardinelli