Review of 16 Blocks (2006) by Brian S — 02 Jan 2010

I'm a sucker for a Bruce Willis action flick...

This review of 16 Blocks (2006) was written by Brian S on 02 Jan 2010.

16 Blocks has generally received positive reviews.

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By Karen H (484) on 14 Jul 2016

2016-07-15 Bruce was way better than I expected. Mos Def, kind of annoying…

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By Jack Mathews (1,044) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 11 Nov 2014

The action sequences that follow are routine to the point of monotony, involving chases through crowded streets and store fronts, a commandeered…

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By Jonslow (117) on 09 Jan 2019

Tired old cop is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from police station to a court…

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By Ben L (1,326) on 16 Apr 2016

Decent chase film with Bruce and mos def, to say it was rubbish, u must be on crystal meth…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 21 Nov 2017

This movie is pretty good…

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By Mia W (58) on 09 Sep 2017

Trying really hard to enjoy this movie but wtf is up with Mos Def's character?! He's so annoying that I'd want to shoot him let alone saving him…

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 17 Jan 2015

Love the movie. Most Def is great in it, minus the voice he chooses to do. Enjoyable movie though…

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By Nolan M (282) on 01 Apr 2015

Very very underrated film with top notch acting from the whole cast and I think a very intense thriller…

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By Kenneth L (949) on 10 Oct 2015

Alot of good moments in this. The kill outside the office is quality. However, Mos Def ruins this…

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