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The Take poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.5 / 100
2016·Action / Adventure / Crime·1h 32m

THE TAKE

“With law comes disorder”

Michael Mason is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar, the field agent on the case, soon realises that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and is also his best asset to uncover a large-scale conspiracy.

Above the Line
James Watkins·DirectorAndrew Baldwin·WriterJames Watkins·WriterTim Maurice-Jones·Director of PhotographyAlex Heffes·Original Music ComposerJon Harris·Editor
Cast
Idris Elba·Sean BriarRichard Madden·Michael MasonCharlotte Le Bon·Zoe NavilleKelly Reilly·Karen DacreJosé Garcia·Victor GamieuxAnatol Yusef·Tom LuddyÉriq Ebouaney·BabaAlex Fondja·AngeArieh Worthalter·JeanThierry Godard·Rafi Bertrand
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
James Watkins·DirectorCaroline Bowker·Script SupervisorLizzie Pritchard·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Andrew Baldwin·WriterJames Watkins·Writer
Camera· 2
Tim Maurice-Jones·Director of PhotographyOliver Loncraine·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Jon Harris·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Alex Heffes·Original Music ComposerJérôme Lateur·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 8
Paul Kirby·Production DesignJoe Howard·Art DirectionEric Viellerobe·Art DirectionVicki Stevenson·Art DirectionGuy Speranza·Costume DesignClaire Chanat·Costume SupervisorBruce Lignerat·Set CostumerBartholomew Cariss·Assistant Costume Designer
Production· 11
Bard Dorros·ProducerPhilippe Rousselet·ProducerDavid Kanter·ProducerMichael Dreyer·Executive ProducerDan MacRae·Executive ProducerGuy Stodel·Executive ProducerOlivier Courson·Executive ProducerFabrice Gianfermi·Executive ProducerRon Halpern·Executive ProducerSteve Golin·Executive ProducerMichaël Laguens·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Tony Browne·Armorer
By the Numbers
56.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
48%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$14M
ROI -28%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Take's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#8C7E5E
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Mood
Gritty, Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features four individuals, two men and two women, seated around a small, dark, ornate table against a dark brown background with a repeating damask p”

crimedrama
Key Elements
Wine GlassBeer MugPack Of CigarettesGunBaseball BatOrnate Table
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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