Review of 16 Blocks (2006) by Alex S — 05 Aug 2012

Basically a remake of Clint Eastwood's The Gauntlet.

This review of 16 Blocks (2006) was written by Alex S on 05 Aug 2012.

16 Blocks has generally received positive reviews.

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