The Take(2016) Apr 2026

Critics praised Idris Elba's magnetic presence and the chemistry between the two leads [7, 10, 16]. The rooftop chases and close-quarters fight sequences—particularly a scene in a moving van—were noted highlights [5, 14, 17].

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)

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: Critics praised Idris Elba's magnetic presence and the

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,