The Take(2016) Apr 2026

Released in the UK on April 22, 2016, and in the US on November 18, 2016 [11, 20].

The film's release faced significant challenges due to real-world tragedies. In France, marketing was permanently removed from digital advertising following the July 14, 2016, terrorist attack in Nice, which occurred on the actual Bastille Day [13]. These events, along with the 2015 Paris attacks, led to the film's title change and more muted marketing in certain regions [5, 12, 15]. The Take(2016)

(originally titled Bastille Day ) is a 2016 action-thriller directed by James Watkins [11, 20]. Set in Paris, the film follows an unlikely partnership between a reckless CIA agent and a skilled American pickpocket as they attempt to uncover a conspiracy involving terrorism and corrupt officials [7, 8]. Film Overview Released in the UK on April 22, 2016,

Critics praised Idris Elba's magnetic presence and the chemistry between the two leads [7, 10, 16]. The rooftop chases and close-quarters fight sequences—particularly a scene in a moving van—were noted highlights [5, 14, 17]. These events, along with the 2015 Paris attacks,