“We’re takers, gents. It’s what we do for a living” ~Idris Elba, “Takers“

Did anyone see “Takers” this past weekend? If so, you’re in good company with the MILLIONS of others that saw it this weekend to make it the #1 movie! The number one spot was pretty touch and go for a while there as “Takers” was competing with “The Last Exorcism” for the top spot, but as the true takers that they are, well, you see where they’re sitting in the box office.

I had the privilege of seeing it this weekend, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. “The Last Exorcism” really wasn’t on my list of movies to see, seeing as how I’m really not into scary movies. But “Takers” is definitely something to see if you’re a fan of action movies. Though the movie highlights the next heist of a group of high end bank robbers, you can’t help but cheer them on through their actions. Well, I know I couldn’t.

The cast gave a very convincing performance; the movie was literally full of stars. Normally, when a movie has that many stars in it, it comes off cheesy and seeming as if it’s trying too hard. “Takers” had a very nice balance. How could it not with actors like Michael Ealy, Idris Elba, Paul Walker, and so much much on screen? Even musicians turned actors Chris Brown and T.I. gave a pretty convincing performance. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it.

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