The Take (2016) (original) (raw)

A young artist and former CIA agent embark on an anti-terrorist mission in France.

A young artist and former CIA agent embark on an anti-terrorist mission in France. (less)

Director: James Watkins
Writers: Andrew Baldwin, James Watkins
Starring: Idris Elba, Richard Madden, Charlotte Le Bon, Kelly Reilly, Jos� Garcia, Thierry Godard
Producer: Bard Dorros

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Review by Brian Orndorf, November 17, 2016

6 / 10

Director James Watkins has made a positive impression with his career choices. He�s taken on tired genre ideas and made them feel at least semi-fresh again, with secure work on the terrifying �Eden Lake� and the unexpectedly digestible �The Woman in Black.� �The Take� moves Watkins away from horror endeavors and into action country, taking command of a chase picture that uses France as a battleground. The helmer�s magic touch is on the fritz here, but �The Take� manages to get rolling periodically, wisely investing in an initially straightforward story and a few inventive stunt sequences to cr ...read more...

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