Take

About Take

'Take' is a gripping story that follows the lives of two people - Ana, who is a mother, and Saul, a gambling addict. In the movie, we see that life brings these two together in a violent circumstance, which leaves them intertwined forever. Saul, under the influence of his gambling addiction, carries out an act so heinous that it changes the course of Ana's life forever. The movie is a deep introspection of self, remorse, and forgiveness.

Making / Production

The movie, released in 2007, was directed by Charles Oliver and the screenplay was also written by him. The film was produced by Chet Thomas and Dan Keston. ‘Take’ had a gritty and realistic feel, complimented by the brilliant cinematography by Tristan Whitman.

Actors

• Minne Driver played the role of Ana, the mother. She brought out the pain and struggle of a mother who loses her child in a compelling fashion.
• Jeremy Renner played Saul, the gambling addict who is controlled by his vice, with immense depth and intensity.
• Bobby Coleman played Jesse, Ana’s son, whose life unfortunately gets entangled due to Saul's actions.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot in various locations in Los Angeles and California.
• Although the movie doesn't shy away from showing violent circumstances, it places a strong emphasis on redemption and forgiveness.

Quotes

• "Every step you take, is a step away from where you used to be." - Saul
• "We make our own choices, responsible for our own actions" - Ana
• "Sometimes you got to do things that you don’t want to do." - Saul

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's soundtrack was composed by Roger Neill, delivering an intense musical backdrop for the narrative.
• The track "Believe" was one of the major tunes in the movie, played during crucial parts of the story.

Awards

While the movie 'Take' has not received any major awards, the intense performances of Minnie Driver and Jeremy Renner were highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike.