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Winds up being nothing more than a totally bizarre propaganda campaign for Restorative Justice.
I can handle that, but what lost me is the fact that at absolutely no point from beginning to end was I interested in the events, or in the ...
Take
2008Movie98 minEnglish
The lives of two strangers - a struggling mother and a gambling addict - meet in tragedy. Years pass, and they must come to terms with themselves, and one another.
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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Kari Skogland•Genres: Drama, Thriller
Plot Summary
An ordinary woman's life spirals into chaos after her husband suffers a career-ending injury and a subsequent downward spiral. Faced with mounting financial woes and an impending eviction, she devises an audacious and dangerous plan. She kidnaps a wealthy businessman, holding him hostage in her own home, intending to use the ransom money to save her family from ruin.
Critical Reception
Take received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at Minnie Driver's performance. Critics often highlighted the film's tense atmosphere and its exploration of desperation, though some found the plot somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Minnie Driver delivers a compelling performance as a woman pushed to her limits.
- The film effectively builds suspense and explores the dark side of desperation.
- While tense, the narrative occasionally treads familiar ground.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, doubling for a fictional American city.
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