Now don't get me wrong I loved The Italian Job, but I think Takers did a better job with the same type of plot and just expanded it even more. The focus was not just on the bank heist, but everything else around it that led to its beginning and fatal end.
I can appreciate a well-though out plot (although not original), that is elevated and expounded upon so that you can venture into new territory. And actually with this movie it kinda reminded me of a Set It Off with a twist of The Italian Job. This film is a unique take on a classic premise.
The film truly takes a brisk start, which I like versus waiting and building and potentially losing your audience. And once it gets going that is when the true fun begins. Right off the bat you get this cinematography vibe similar to the Bourne series as well as the recent Casino Royale, which might appear shaky yet they are still able to pull it off.
The extreme car chases and shootouts contain a level of energy and suspense that really makes them standout!
One thing the stood out automatically besides the action was the color combination throughout the film. It varied from bright to dark, from cool to calm. By changing up the color direction I think it gave the movie more depth versus the typical monotony of day and night.
All in all, the cast is amazing, each character brings their A-game and the audience is truly greatful for that! Marianna Jean-Baptiste, Idris Elba, Chris Brown, Paul Walker, Matt Dillion & etc all truly fit their roles and gave a show worth watching. Essentially, no one dropped the ball, which could have easily been done, thus each character was believable while showing off their talents.
Now I cannot forget to mention that now only do you get to see growth in Chris Brown and T.I. as actors but both have amazing unforgettable scenes within the movie. In particular, Chris Brown (Jesse) has probably one of, if not , the best sequence in the whole movie, without spoiling it you just gotta go to see it!
This was a type of cast that was definitely appealing for the ladies, and action-packed for the guys. So in the end, everybody gets to enjoy!
"Everyone's after something!"
Grade: 3 out of 4 stars
1 comment:
For some reason I thought it came out in September but now that I know it is out now, I may go and see it. Thanks for a great review.
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