Movie Review: "Takers"

Seen on: August 10, 2010

The players: Director: John Luessenhop, Writers: John Luessenhop, Peter Allen, Cast: Idris Elba, Chris Brown, T.I., Paul Walker, Hayden Christensen, Matt Dillon

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: A gang of bank robbers try to pull of a major heist. Meanwhile, two cops try to track them down and arrest them for good.

Our thoughts: It sure took a while for John Luessenhop’s “Takers” to find its way to theaters, but now it’s finally here and that means it’s time to decide whether the wait was actually worth it. Let me put it this way: even though “Takers” is by no means a memorable movie experience, it boasts a cool visual style and enough fast-paced action to keep cinemagoers entertained for an hour and a half.

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Trailer radar: 'Nothing But the Truth'

Moviefone today debuted the first trailer for Rod Lurie's upcoming political drama "Nothing But the Truth," starring Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Alan Alda, Noah Wyle, Angela Bassett and Vera Farmiga.

In the film, Beckinsale plats a political journalist who writes a risky story about a government scandal in which she also reveals the true identity of an undercover CIA agent. But when she refuses to give up her source, she quickly find herself behind bars.

I highly suggest you check out this trailer after the jump; it looks like an intriguing story with some solid performances. You will be able to find out the whole truth in select theaters Dec. 19.

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Memorable Trailers #5 - 'Crash'

The trailer for Paul Haggis' Oscar-winning "Crash" is yet another beautiful preview I absolutely had to include in the "Memorable Trailers" series. Samuel Barber's splendid "Adagio for Strings, op. 11" and Bird York's moving "In the Deep" give this footage its incredible power, adding a lot of soul to the short introduction of the film's main characters.

As it turned out, the film is just as magnificient as its great trailer, which I remember couldn't help but watch over and over again in anticipation for the release. Sit back and enjoy "Crash." It's a film not to miss.

Walker, Christensen go 'Bone Deep'

Paul Walker and Hayden Christensen are the latest to join the cast of John Lussenhop’s upcoming thriller “Bone Deep,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

In the Screen Gems project, a gang of criminals plan a tricky heist at a money depot. Matt Dillon, Idris Elba, Chris Brown and rapper T.I. (Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.) are already on board. 

Walker plays the head of the robbers, while Christensen jumps into the role of a young detective. Dillion stars as the detective who interrupts the criminals' plan.

Christensen most recently starred in "Jumper." He will next be seen in "New York, I Love You." As for Walker, he will next star alongside Vin Diesel in Justin Lin's upcoming action sequel "Fast & Furious."