The Take(2016) May 2026

(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

as Zoe, a conflicted woman involved in a suspected terrorist cell [9, 11]. Plot Summary The Take(2016)

(Elba), a CIA agent known for his aggressive and unconventional methods, captures Mason but soon realizes the thief is just a pawn [8]. The two form a reluctant partnership to find the real culprits—a group of corrupt police officers planning a massive heist under the cover of civil unrest during Bastille Day celebrations [8, 15]. Production and Sensitivity (originally titled Bastille Day ) is a 2016

as Michael Mason, a young American con man and pickpocket living in Paris [4, 7]. Plot Summary (Elba), a CIA agent known for

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].

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].