Bastille Day

A young American pickpocket and a CIA agent team up in Paris on the eve of Bastille Day to uncover a terrorist plot. They must race against time through the city's iconic landmarks to stop a devastating attack, navigating a web of deceit and betrayal.

Bastille Day received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics. While Idris Elba's performance and the action sequences were occasionally praised, the film was largely criticized for its predictable plot, uninspired script, and derivative nature, failing to live up to the potential of its premise.

• Relies heavily on action set pieces to mask a formulaic and unoriginal plot.
• Idris Elba provides a charismatic presence, but it's not enough to elevate the film.
• A forgettable thriller that offers little in the way of genuine suspense or innovation.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a moderately entertaining action flick with a strong lead in Idris Elba, but many felt the plot was too predictable and lacked originality. Some viewers enjoyed the action and pacing, while others were disappointed by the weak script and character development.

The film was originally titled 'The Take' and had its release date pushed back multiple times, partly due to its Paris setting shortly after the 2015 Paris attacks.