Screening: Closing Night, March 9 7:30pm (Cal)
“Take” is a wrenchingly well-made film. Ana and Saul met momentarily, and disastrously, a few years ago. Now Ana is traveling to witness Saul’s execution, hoping for closure, while Saul meets with a priest, hoping for salvation. Flashbacks tell their stories on the day of their meeting — Ana’s difficulties with her active son, Saul’s desperation in the face of rising debt and his unsympathetic employer. The closer Ana gets to Saul’s prison, the more we learn about the event that twined their lives together irrevocably. Eventually the two are face to face once again, and their confrontation provides food for thought that will last well beyond the ending credits. Minnie Driver and Jeremy Renner put in phenomenal performances in this mostly quiet but sometimes explosive tale. This is a movie that rewards the audience’s attention with layer upon layer of detail and meaning. It’s an excellent choice for the closing night screening.
Official Site: www.takethemovie.com