Take Cover

It is not like it is some great story, but it is decent enough. I am not saying more, because I do not want to spoil. It is true, though, that the script is terrible - the conversations! Just awful. The characters are not that bad, it is all in the conversations.

You won't see the best of Scott Adkins' fighting, but that is not the idea, as he is supposed to be differently skilled. And the situation he and his teammate got stuck in is a good idea. So overall, I am rating the movie six stars, which is ok on my scale, as five and below is bad to worst. And to be honest, I think there are worse action movies (and movies overall) being on cinema, pretending that they aren't crap.

While I had indeed never heard about the 2024 action thriller "Take Cover", as I stumbled upon it here in 2025, I opted to watch it regardless. Why? Well, I believe in giving all movies a fair chance. And the fact that it was a movie with Scott Adkins in the leading role certainly was a cherry on top of the serving.

The storyline in "Take Cover" was okay. It was entertaining enough for what it was, but it was a bit on the simplistic side. This movie requires no particular commitment from the audience, so just lean back and enjoy the action. "Take Cover" is a popcorn movie, pure and simple. So writer Joshua Todd James didn't really impress me with the script and storyline for the movie.

The acting performances in the movie were fair. And of course you know what you are getting with the likes of Scott Adkins on the cast list. Aside from Scott Adkins, the only familiar face on the cast list was Alice Eve.

"Take Cover" does have a good amount of action sequences, which certainly do more than their fair share of keeping the movie afloat and interesting.

This movie will appeal to fans of Scott Adkins, no doubt about that. But if you opt to sit down to watch "Take Cover" on account of it being an action thriller, well let me just say that there are far better choices of movies out there with a more compelling and interesting storyline.

Watchable, for sure, but hardly an outstanding action thriller. Nor is it a movie that has the contents to support more than a single viewing.

My rating of director Nick McKinless's 2024 movie "Take Cover" lands on a five out of ten stars.

The writing is just dreadful. From the cringeworthy opening conversation between Sam and Ken to the closing scene there isn't anything good. The script is laughable.

Even the fight scenes are slightly below par which is unusual for an Adkins movie.

I was pleased at the hit squad completely destroying the bar area, but failing to hit the fish tank. No one likes seeing fish getting shot up, do they?

Even though they are trapped in the apartment, there is very little in the way of tension. For some reason, they are struggling to close the curtains and there are a few times when they could leave by the door.

The high reviews on here are obviously fake. If you feel you must, then watch it and judge for yourself. This Scott Adkins fan is very dissappointed.

Here's my review of Take Cover:

Scott Adkins was the only redeeming factor in this film, though calling it "enjoyable" would be a stretch. His performance managed to elevate certain moments, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough to save the movie.

The opening scene failed to make an impression, with a script that lacked both engagement and impact. The issue was compounded by the overly loud background music, which often drowned out the dialogue and made it hard to follow. This pattern continued throughout, making the viewing experience frustrating at best.

The plot and script were major disappointments, wasting the potential of some decent acting. The narrative felt dragged out and underwhelming, with scenes like the one in the hotel room coming across as bland and predictable. There was no tension or excitement, as it was far too easy to guess what would happen next.

While the cinematography was decent, the music often overstayed its welcome, especially in moments that were supposed to be pivotal. The script felt rushed and uninspired, leaving the actors with little to work with, though some performances stood out slightly above the rest.

Overall, Take Cover had potential but was let down by its weak script, predictable narrative, and poor sound design, making it a forgettable experience despite Scott Adkins' best efforts.

As usual, Scott Adkins is as good as it gets. But when you have a terrible script, two likable actors in the lead are wasted in silly, inane, predictable style. He is 10 times the actor and the martial artist that jvcd ever was. But for reasons I cannot explain, he gets stuck in b minus movies like these. Most of the movie takes place at the penthouse of a hotel room where they duck behind a sofa for cover,. Yes a sofa which has bullet holes through it as if a sniper couldn't just pepper it and kill everyone and end the movie.

Accident man is one of Atkins best including avengement. Stick with those, skip this..