M W A mother struggling to raise a child with learning disabilities is forced to overcome her grief to understand a man who has committed a horrible crime. Synchronicity is a common theme today in movies strangers crashing into one another their lives inextricably connected to the bitter end. I've grown weary of this concept post Magnolia & sick of it entirely 10 minutes into Crash. Take is in the same vein however is refreshingly different for two very subtle differences. The first is perspective pay attention toward the end of this film & you will see what I mean. The second is that Take manages to somehow have a death penalty message embedded in it without beating you over the head with the film makers own moralistic view right or left. This is a quiet movie with moving performances. Minnie Driver & Jeremy Renner embody their roles nicely. Both of these actors typically play second to someone bigger. Here they are given the spotlight & I think Take albeit a small film will do big things for both of their careers. Writer,Director Charles Oliver is fantastic & im curious to see what he will do next. Take is a very solid film & well worth your time check it out give it a chance.

oclo Heavy subject, but wonderfully executed. There was enough detail to make the story line real. I loved the "real" feeling of the cinematography as well, it made it more believable. The actors came across as real people. The movie did a good job at letting the audience get to know the main characters - which was absolutely vital for this movie to be a success. I think this movie will be better the second time around - all truly good movies are - as you catch even more of the details. I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 because there were a couple of scenes where the acting was a little bit bland/did not quite hit the mark. This is a movie I would recommend to friends and it is a movie that keeps you talking and thinking long after you have seen it. I am so glad I got to see it. I can't wait to see it again.

jim-2193 A Thoughtful and intelligent movie, I saw it at the Tribeca Film Festival. The director accurately captured the plight of the characters, the scenes were artfully staged. Great overall impact. This is a movie you can and should see more than once.The story was told without judgment, you could feel the anguish and redemption of the characters, it was portrayed, not preached. This was movie making and story telling at its best. Although the ending was predictable, suspense was present throughout the movie. There were a few quirky things going on that made and kept the movie interesting. The only criticism I can offer is that it seemed the conclusion of the story lacked the impact it could have had, although I am not sure how that could be pulled off, the message did get across. The movie is well worth the time.

wizardsall I loved this film. I thought it was brilliantly crafted with a real artist's eye. Everything in the film connected well. And I appreciated the realness of the film. The director created very real, raw characters and settings too often atypical of Hollywood. After watching the film I found myself thinking about it from many different aspects; it has multiple layers to ponder. I also thought the music was perfect, adding poignantly to the emotional impact of the story. The acting was excellently nuanced as well. All the main characters bring you into their presence to empathize with them, and you both feel and see on them frustration, loss, haunting on their faces. (I especially liked the little boy's look to his mother in the the back of the car at the end of the storyline.) Everyone should see this film. It leaves you a better person for having pondered the issues, for having walked in someone else's shoes for the little while.