The Liam Neeson Effect: Why some of Hollywood's best actors are starring in its worst action movies

Older, less brawny actors have wholeheartedly embraced the genre decades into their careers

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Scott Meslow
Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.

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