Notable Cast: Scott Adkins, Alice Eve, Jack Parr, Billy
Clements, Mădălina Bellariu Ion, Renars Latkovskis, Nik Coleman, Alba De
Torrebruna
Take Cover is simple, which I appreciate
wholeheartedly. While theatrical action films continue to try to bring flocks
of people to the theater with spectacle, the Scott Adkins vehicle continues to
run on simple ideas, strong action execution, and just enough thoughtful drama
to build a foundation. That's it. That's all.
Take Cover is just that. Less is more.
The concept? Two mercenaries, a sniper (Adkins) and his
spotter (Parr), are trapped in a massive hotel room by another sniper and a
handful of baddies waiting to crush them if they try to leave. The simplicity
breeds creativity, and Take Cover can take advantage of it. Yes, the
film does start outside the room, showcasing a job that goes sideways, the
chemistry between the two men as partners, and their abilities as fighters,
shooters, and escape artists, but really, it's all set up to The Room. Once it
gets there, despite a few convenient flaws of logic in the script to keep them
there, the film can start boiling tension and working its fun dynamics as an
action flick.