16 Blocks

Name: 16 Blocks
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: March 3, 2006
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Bruce Willis, David Morse, Mos Def

2006

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: March 3, 2006 | PG-13

Starring: Bruce Willis, David Morse, Mos Def

Summary: The story of how two men change -- and change each other -- during a tense 16 block struggle between life and death. (Warner Bros.)

Director: Richard Donner

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 105 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

A helluva lot happens in 16 Blocks - an outrageous amount, really, along with a coda that deposits the audience squarely at a movieland finale. Who knew that looking both ways before crossing is where the real action is? Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

A mismatched-buddy movie that's endearing, funny and affecting in equal measure.

Roger Ebert

The bedrock of the plot is the dogged determination of the Bruce Willis character. Jack may be middle-aged, he may be tired, he may be balding, he may be a drunk, but if he's played by Bruce Willis you don't want to bet against him. Read full review

Pete Vonder Haar

Thanks to a compact story and some economical direction, it actually ends up better than it has any right to be. Read full review

Jack Mathews

The action sequences that follow are routine to the point of monotony, involving chases through crowded streets and store fronts, a commandeered bus, a woman in peril, and so on. But Donner wisely devotes long spells in between to the evolving relationship between Jack and Eddie. Read full review

James Berardinelli

It's a cobbled together mess of clichés that fails to surprise at any of its turns. Read full review

Connie Ogle

This noisy, formulaic film turns out to be immediately forgettable, except for the parts that are so ridiculous they leave you shaking your head in wonder hours later. Read full review

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MarcusL.

Apr 3, 2009

I don't get how you people give this great movie a score below a 7. I think it was very good and Mos Def and Bruce Willis did a very good job acting in it.

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TarynM.

Mar 3, 2006

Bruce Wilis & Mos Def have great chemistry; the action was edge of your seat entertaining; David Morse played a great heavy - such an underrated actor. Got teary-eyed at the end. All in all, a great ride!

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MattA

Aug 19, 2007

Not horrible at all. A classic cop-caper that had a fair share of tension, and gun fights, with little blood and guts. Bruce Willis plays a great drunken cop, who keeps you guessing about the justification of his actions. Mos Def surprised me by playing such a stereotypical character so Not horrible at all. A classic cop-caper that had a fair share of tension, and gun fights, with little blood and guts. Bruce Willis plays a great drunken cop, who keeps you guessing about the justification of his actions. Mos Def surprised me by playing such a stereotypical character so well, and making himself seem so believable compared to the actor he is. The plot was safe if not a bit predictable and far-fetched, but it keeps one interested for the full 99 minutes.… Expand

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Apr 22, 2006

This is a solid, unassuming action flick that borrows heavily from '70s bad-cop paranoia thrillers, notably Eastwood's "The Gauntlet". Willis, Mos Def, and David Morse are all excellent, with only the generic heavies dragging down the acting ship. Not exactly realistic but This is a solid, unassuming action flick that borrows heavily from '70s bad-cop paranoia thrillers, notably Eastwood's "The Gauntlet". Willis, Mos Def, and David Morse are all excellent, with only the generic heavies dragging down the acting ship. Not exactly realistic but refreshingly gritty, with no over-the-top stunts or computer-graphics nonsense in sight.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191

Sep 30, 2011

"16 Blocks" is the usual buddy-cop movie with the decent action sequences. However its Richard Donner's top notch cinematography that saves the movie.

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Tokyochuchu

Apr 24, 2012

16 Blocks is a fairly descent suspense flick but not much beyond that. The performances are solid, as is the script. The action scenes are a bit run-of-the-mill but fit in well with the overall tone of the movie. 16 Blocks is not a classic by any stretch of the imagination but it will hold16 Blocks is a fairly descent suspense flick but not much beyond that. The performances are solid, as is the script. The action scenes are a bit run-of-the-mill but fit in well with the overall tone of the movie. 16 Blocks is not a classic by any stretch of the imagination but it will hold your attention for it's run time.… Expand

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JJu

Jul 27, 2006

can't stand mos defs voice for more then a minute.

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