The Take is a 2016 American action thriller film directed by James Watkins and written by Andrew Baldwin. The film stars Idris Elba as Sean Briar, a CIA agent who teams up with Michael Mason, played by Richard Madden, to stop a terrorist attack in Paris.
However, the above synopsis is for a different movie also called The Take, which is a 2016 American crime thriller film directed by James Watkins and written by Andrew Baldwin. The film stars John Leguizamo as Felix and Tyrese Gibson as Jack, two armored truck drivers who are involved in a heist in East L.A. during which Felix is shot.
After the heist, Jack teams up with a detective named Harlow, played by Rosie Fellner, to track down the man who committed the crime. Meanwhile, Felix struggles with his rehabilitation, both physical and psychological. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the heist was part of a larger conspiracy involving corrupt police and gang members.
The film features intense action sequences and explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. It received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances of Leguizamo and Gibson, while others criticized the predictable plot and lack of originality. However, it remains a popular choice for fans of the crime thriller genre.