2008
R
Destination Films
1 h 36 m

2008
R
Destination Films
1 h 36 m

Summary John Leguizamo plays Felix, a loving family man who is thrust into the middle of a dangerous armed robbery when his truck is hijacked. Framed and left for dead by Adell, Tyrese Gibson's character at the crime scene, Felix miraculously survives the violent attack--only to have his life irrevocably changed. What is the true price o...

Directed By: Brad Furman

Written By: Jonas Pate, Josh Pate

2008
R
Destination Films
1 h 36 m

2008
R
Destination Films
1 h 36 m

The Take

Name: The Take
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Released: 2008-04-11
Duration: 1 min 36 s
Rating: 67
Cast: John Leguizamo, Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Perez, Bobby Cannavale, Matthew Hatchette

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

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Written By: Jonas Pate, Josh Pate

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New York Post

Leguizamo knocks it out of the park as an armored car driver in The Take.

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Los Angeles Times

If you were going to show what happens to a man who loses the best part of himself, you'd want to cast John Leguizamo, who has spent his career leaping from one extreme characterization to another.

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The New York Times

Occasionally the visuals seem overly stylized, but Mr. Furman knows enough to showcase his stars’ unvarnished performances.

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Village Voice

Furman draws superb performances from Leguizamo and Perez, two actors whose hyperactive energy has often been a distraction. Here, they're centered and completely believable as a hardworking couple whose life has been turned inside out.

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Variety

An unlikely but entertaining amalgam of "Heat," "Memento" and "Regarding Henry," Brad Furman's streetwise caper drama The Take is elevated by the potent performances of John Leguizamo and Rosie Perez and a momentum that seldom stops.

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The Hollywood Reporter

The plot holds no surprises, but the eventual climactic foot chase and showdown suffice (if barely) to satisfy genre expectations.

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New York Daily News

The story does feel a little threadbare, and much of the pacing is far too slow for a suspense thriller. But Perez and Leguizamo make an entirely believable couple.

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Production Company Hatchet Films, Ithaka Entertainment

Release Date Apr 11, 2008

Duration 1 h 36 m

Rating R

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Tagline The crime was only the beginning.

Website http://www.myspace.com/thetakemovie

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John Leguizamo

Felix De La Pena

Tyrese Gibson

Adell Baldwin

Rosie Perez

Marina De La Pena

Bobby Cannavale

Agent Steve Perelli

Matthew Hatchette

Agent Forest Baxter

Yul Vazquez

Marco Ruiz

Carlos Sanz

Det. Victor Martinez

Jake Muxworthy

Jimmy Grannis

Laurence Mason

Curtis Fellows aka Buddha

Roger Guenveur Smith

Dr. Phineas

Jessica Steinbaum

Rosey De La Pena

David Castro

Bartender

Taylor Gray

Javy De La Pena

Josh Baron

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Curt Bouril

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Preacher

Mary Burkin

Midge

Cristos

Barry Munoz

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Christian George

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