Takers movie review blends familiar crime clichés with stylish flair
Rene Rodriguez praises Takers for its energetic direction and slick cast. The five thieves led by Idris Elba, Paul Walker, Hayden Christensen, Michael Ealy and Chris Brown pull off careful heists while LAPD detectives Jack and Eddie pursue them. Ghost, a former member, complicates the plot as the cat and mouse chase unfolds.
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Idris Elba
Paul Walker
Hayden Christensen
Michael Ealy
Chris Brown
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Takers review: slick heist thriller with star ensemble
The film centers on loyal Ghost planning an armored car job that could net thirty million dollars. Idris Elba as Gordon leads a crew including Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, and Michael Ealy. the plot mixes crime, betrayal, and stylized action. Despite familiar beats, the chase and set pieces deliver brisk, entertaining momentum.
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Ghost
Genghis Khan
Gordon
Elba
Michael Ealy
Dillon
Mini Reviews Editor's Note
An editor's note explains the short featured column and instructions to clip and save items for future reference. Readers are urged to check the Thursday movie ads for upcoming weekend releases and new films.
Opening The Last Exorcism Exorcism Drama Review
Reverend Cotton Marcus a preacher and con artist is sent to exorcise a girl in Louisiana. The documentary style film delivers some effective scares but drags with a long timeline and uneven pacing.
Film listings and reviews from Cedar Rapids area theaters
A collage of movie notices covers Cats and Dogs 2 and Dinner for Schmucks with Cedar Rapids venues Galaxy 16 Cine Wynnsong 12 Collins Road and Coral Ridge 10 listed. It includes Roger Ebert quotes and notes on movie length age ratings and local showings in Cedar Rapids Coralville Iowa City and surrounding theaters.
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Matt Dillon
Idris Elba
Paul Walker
Jay Hernandez
Hayden Christensen
Tip “T.J
Harris
Michael Ealy
Chris Brown
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Steve Harris
Johnathon Schaeach
Galaxy
Cine
Wynnsong
Cedar Rapids
Coral Ridge
Coralville
Sycamore
Iowa City
Kitty Galore
MEOWS
Collins Road
Gru
Steve Carell
Vector
Jason Segel
Roger Ebert
Paul Rudd
Rudd
Julia Roberts
New York
Italy
India
Bali
Bella
Kristen Stewart
Edward the Vampire
Robert Pattinson
Jacob
Taylor Lautner
Victoria
Bryce Dallas Howard
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Expendables
Galaxy 16 Cine
Leonardo DiCaprio
Ken Watanabe
Cillian Murphy
DiCaprio
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Tom Hardy
Ellen Page
Jaden Smith
Will
Jada Pinkett Smith
Romcom
Kevin Carson
Nanny McPhee
Emma Thompson
Galaxy 16
Salt
Angelina Jolie
Scott Pilgrim
Ramona Flowers
Jennifer Aniston
Jason Bateman
Young Andy Has
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Louisiana
China
Jackie Chan
New York City
Shrek
Rumpeltstiltskin
Ogre
Rumpelstiltskin
Ogres
Fiona
Nicolas Cage
Balthazar
Morgana
Alice Krige
Horvath
Alfred Molina
Merlinian
Zach Johnson
Gegon
Tranisaelea
Wehrenberg Theatres
Louncil Street
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Charlie ST. Cloud
Cyrus Winter
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