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_★★★½_ Not a bad early outing for director/writer Josiah Swanson.

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After tragedy strikes Joshua's family, he trains himself to do the unthinkable. He will protect his family next time the Taker comes around, even if the cost is his own life.
A skilled bank robber, just released from prison, plans to pull off one last heist with his former crew. However, his intentions are complicated by a determined detective who is relentlessly pursuing him and the arrival of a mysterious hired gun who has his own agenda.
The Taker received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and predictable. While the action sequences were occasionally praised, the film was generally seen as a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre, failing to live up to the potential of its cast.
The film suffers from a weak and convoluted plot.
Performances are generally uninspired, with little chemistry among the cast.
Action sequences fail to elevate the predictable narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some viewers finding the action entertaining but many others criticizing the nonsensical plot and lack of character development.
The film was originally titled 'Bone Deep' before being changed to 'The Taker' for its release.
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_★★★½_ Not a bad early outing for director/writer Josiah Swanson.