michael-1676 I saw TAKE at a screening and was very moved by it. Performances by Driver and Renner were excellent. The cinematography was right on. Direction was tight. The whole film worked. Every aspect came together. Looking forward to seeing it again. Films that address this theme are difficult to make. Not to mention watch. I was uncomfortable at times. Uneasy. I found myself questioning things that I would rather not think about. But the filmmaker forged on. Continuing to push the envelope. It is an interesting script. It takes courage to shoot a film like this. I'm glad Oliver and his investors were willing to take the plunge. I hope they are rewarded. There are a lot of films out there not worth seeing. Films that focus on special effects rather than on more interesting matters. This is a character study that makes us look inward to see who we really are. Thanks.

Kristen Kallahan I notice all the people giving this high marks saw it at a film festival -- with the actors and writer/director in attendance. I think this has tilted their objectivity -- made them more enamored of it.I found this movie just dark, grimy, grungy and relentlessly sad and slow-moving. There is some deep booming sound on the soundtrack that occurs just before something bad happens (and a lot of bad things happen) -- it made me want to jump out of my skin.I'm sure the cinematography is great -- but it's mostly of junky-looking places.The actors are all very good. The story was OK -- but I think I've seen the topic addressed on Lifetime made-for-TV movies.If you like really slow-moving stories about hopeless people leading hopeless lives -- then this is the film for you.It's not my cup of tea. I had to come home and put on a DVD of a good comedy movie so I wouldn't have nightmares.

jim-2193 A Thoughtful and intelligent movie, I saw it at the Tribeca Film Festival. The director accurately captured the plight of the characters, the scenes were artfully staged. Great overall impact. This is a movie you can and should see more than once.The story was told without judgment, you could feel the anguish and redemption of the characters, it was portrayed, not preached. This was movie making and story telling at its best. Although the ending was predictable, suspense was present throughout the movie. There were a few quirky things going on that made and kept the movie interesting. The only criticism I can offer is that it seemed the conclusion of the story lacked the impact it could have had, although I am not sure how that could be pulled off, the message did get across. The movie is well worth the time.

missloca21 I too, saw this film at Tribeca. went to see this movie not because of Minnie, but because of Adam Rodriguez. In my opinion, Adam really shone in this film. The film showcased his many talents and proved that he is extremely versatile in any type of media. He played a complicated character whose impact on the main character was strongly felt and made me question faith and forgiveness.In sum, it is an emotionally charged piece that can be difficult to watch. I myself, had to compose myself. However in the end, I was left with a movie that really provoked me to question society and our own actions and the residual effects our actions have on them. Overall, I would definitely recommend this film to others.