The Take

i thought it was a good documentary.... had a problem with the spanish, about half of the movie is in spanish and it's not translated.... only the naration is in english.. i would of liked to see at least subtitles in... Full review

Felix De La Pena (John Leguizamo) works as a bank driver, and he lives in the slums of Los Angeles with his wife Marina (Rosie Perez) and his two children. He's caring, compassionate and the perfect husband and father. Until he's... Full review

A quality movie, very good character development, it shows how Leguizamo's character grapples with rehabilitation after his near fatal gunshot wound and how his wife Perez's character has to adjust in their relationship. Gibson's character is a strong character both physically... Full review

I had the pleasure of seeing this movie at the Philadelphia Film Festival and was very impressed-- which doesn't happen often. The realistic approach the director took came across throughout the film! John Leguizamo, who was honored that night, seemed as... Full review

The Take is up there with my favorite independents of all time. Imagine The Departed if Scorsese had a $1 million budget and only a few weeks to shoot. I was hooked from the opening sequence that bled East L.A. and... Full review

The depictions and descriptions of the film can be read on numerous reviews here and elsewhere - but I have to say most of these writs seem determined to discredit a good film. I truly believe most can agree this is... Full review

John Leguizamo is known as a great character actor, but in THE TAKE he is the perfect lead man. He shows all of his many talents in the film as Felix, the lead, in this gritty Indie movie. Leguizamo grasps the... Full review

When you have $800,000 to make a film with an actor like Leguizamo and you're on location in a perilous neighborhood…and, when you have the passion and integrity that these filmmakers exhibit, it's difficult not to champion the spirit of independent... Full review

The Take has some of the finest acting this year from Hollywood's finest actors. John Leguizamo is riveting as Felix, a family man whose life is ruined by no fault of his own. He is a family man and Rosie Perez... Full review

When I watch the Director/Producers Comments on a rental, it is because I think a film is worth it. This was worth it. I am a big Film buff, I have been around the Industry all my life. I rate this... Full review