Perfunctory political-thriller plot has an American picker of tourist pockets in Paris (Richard Madden) grabbing a bag containing nothing but a teddy bear. Disappointed, he tosses it in a street dustbin, which explodes seconds later, killing four people. Seems he’s stumbled onto a terrorist (or something) plot, and becomes the target and then unwilling helper of a rules-bending, rough-and-ready CIA agent. This unpretentious, fast-moving, by-the-numbers Bourne wannabe offers little new to the genre, but Idris Elba, as the spook, makes it well worth a look for action fans. Also known as The Take. (92 min)
Don Morton
Don Morton has viewed some 6,000 movies, frequently awake. A bachelor and avid cyclist, he currently divides his time between Tokyo and a high-tech 4WD super-camper somewhere in North America.You may also like
Matcha Samurai: Tradition Meets Humor
Setting the record straight on Japanese culture
Matcha or Macho: The Performative Male
There's so much more to him than being a meme
The Grill&Seafood Hokkaido Chimunii Ginza Store
Flavors of Hokkaido in the heart of Tokyo
Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo
Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink
A Guide to Tokyo’s Art Stores
Rainbowholic, Tokyo’s journaling enthusiast, shares some of her favorite spots in the city
Where To Find The Best Brown Bread in Tokyo
Shokupan, move aside
What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan
A guide to English-speaking hospitals and emergency care