The Take(2016) [1000+ TOP]
(originally titled Bastille Day ) is a 2016 action-thriller directed by James Watkins [11, 20]. Set in Paris, the film follows an unlikely partnership between a reckless CIA agent and a skilled American pickpocket as they attempt to uncover a conspiracy involving terrorism and corrupt officials [7, 8]. Film Overview
The story begins when (Madden) steals a handbag in Paris, unaware it contains a bomb intended for an empty office building [4, 7]. When he discards the bag and it detonates, killing four people, Mason is wrongly identified as a terrorist by French authorities [4, 8]. The Take(2016)
(Elba), a CIA agent known for his aggressive and unconventional methods, captures Mason but soon realizes the thief is just a pawn [8]. The two form a reluctant partnership to find the real culprits—a group of corrupt police officers planning a massive heist under the cover of civil unrest during Bastille Day celebrations [8, 15]. Production and Sensitivity (originally titled Bastille Day ) is a 2016
Common criticisms focused on its predictable plot and reliance on typical genre tropes, with reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic comparing it to the Bourne and Taken series [2, 10, 17]. When he discards the bag and it detonates,
Originally titled Bastille Day , it was renamed The Take for its North American release and international home media [11, 13]. Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller [20]. Runtime: 1 hour and 32 minutes [20]. Lead Cast:
The film received mixed reviews, often described as a "by-the-numbers" thriller that benefits from its leads' charisma [2, 5]. It holds a 6.4 rating on IMDb [20].
as Michael Mason, a young American con man and pickpocket living in Paris [4, 7].