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Take Back

Take Back

Action · Thriller · Crime · 2021

Zara and Brian are living the perfect small town life when a mysterious stranger from Zara's secret past kidnaps their daughter and now they must race to save her life.

Movie details

Take Back

“Your past will catch up with you”

2021 Action · Thriller · Crime 1h 30m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

5.9 / 10

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Zara and Brian are living the perfect small town life when a mysterious stranger from Zara's secret past kidnaps their daughter and now they must race to save her life.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Take Back?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Christian Sesma

Written by

Zach Zerries

Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke

Patrick / Jack

Michael Jai White

Michael Jai White

Brian

James Russo

James Russo

Schmidt

Gillian White

Gillian White

Zara

Paul Sloan

Paul Sloan

Dwayne

Jessica Uberuaga

Jessica Uberuaga

Nancy

Nick Vallelonga

Nick Vallelonga

Demarco

Court is in session

Put Take Back on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.