Takers - Pretty run-of-the-mill heist movie

This film has all the makings of a decent film – reasonable actors, a bit of action and some slick direction, but, for some reason, it just never seems to attain the right balance.

It’s about a gang of five robbers who rob places. And, unlike other films where the ‘heroes’ are thieves, these guys simply aren’t that likable. They steal from the rich and that’s about it. Therefore we can’t really root for them. This would be okay, if it didn’t feel like they were trying to be portrayed as decent people (which they’re blatantly not!).

Then, on the other hand, we have the two police officers who are hot on their heels. It would be easy to make them the good guys and the robbers the bad guys. However, these two aren’t much more likeable than their criminal counterparts. Therefore we have no one really to root for. Sure, they all look cool, but we still don’t like them.

Plus the first hour is pretty dull. I was getting quite bored, but at least the last act did save it. The heist is pretty exciting and it saves all the best parts for last.

It’s nothing special, but it’s slightly better than a lot of its contemporaries. If you’re in the mood for a light sort of heist movie then this is it, but I doubt anyone will remember it in a few weeks time!

6/10 May just keep you awake if Freddy Krueger was haunting your nights