"Takers" is not a bad film.It just cannot remotely live up to the excellence of the film it apes,"Heat".Just like the aforementioned classic,this film follows a gang of thieves,led by Idris Elba,who specialize in big elaborate jobs.It also follows the cops,led by Matt Dillon who are trying to identify the bandits and predict their next move.The story even tries to involve you in not only the cops personal lives,so you can appreciate them as characters more,but the thieves as well.This was done to much greater effect in "Heat"."Takers"is a good looking film with some good action sequences,and one of the best foot chase scenes I have scene in quite some time,but if you are having a hankering for a great heist movie,well just watch or rewatch "Heat".3 stars for "Takers"(5 for "Heat")
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