Celebrate the arrival of “Bastille Day,” an entertaining action-thriller featuring Kelly Reilly, now streaming on Netflix in both the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Debuting in 2016, the movie, alternatively recognized as “The Take“, boasts a star-studded ensemble, including Reilly portraying CIA agent Karen Dacre, alongside Idris Elba, Richard Madden, and Charlotte Le Bon.
The film, jointly penned and helmed by James Watkins from “The Woman in Black” (2012), tells the story of Michael Mason, a street-smart pickpocket. Unaware that he’s stolen a bag containing explosives, he finds himself compelled to collaborate with CIA agent Sean Briar, played by Idris Elba, to thwart a potential terror attack in Paris.
Holding a 49% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Bastille Day has received mixed reviews from critics.
On The Independent, it was stated that Bastille Day is a fun and somewhat cheesy action thriller set in Paris, further boosting Idris Elba’s growing reputation as an action star.”
The author of the article from The Independent described Bastille Day as a Paris-based action thriller that is enjoyable yet somewhat cheesy. This movie serves to enhance Idris Elba’s rising status as an action hero.
Praising Idris Elba’s acting, RogerEbert.com acknowledged the actor’s captivating physical charm, however, they pointed out that his audience deserves more than just a few shallow jokes and a touch of excessive violence.
An action hero is someone more skilled at fighting than thinking, and if we are to define an action hero in this manner, then Idris Elba fits the bill perfectly.
Empire magazine noted that while the plot often doesn’t add up – it seems to exaggerate the might of hashtags as a tool for global devastation – it keeps your attention, as you’re never left feeling uninterested.
Reilly is particularly recognized for portraying the character of Beth Dutton in the neo-Western drama series, Yellowstone, created by Taylor Sheridan.
The show, airing from 2018 to 2024, garnered a large following, leading to multiple sequels such as “1883” starring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and “1923” featuring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.
In the coming days, you’ll find Reilly starring in “Under Salt Marsh,” a gripping crime thriller that takes place in the imaginary town of Morfa Halen.
In this series, we find Jackie Ellis, a detective-turned-teacher, investigating the mysterious disappearance of her niece, Nessa, following the discovery of her late student, Cefin, who appeared to have drowned.
Bastille Day is now available to stream on Netflix in the UK and Ireland.
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