Review of 16 Blocks (2006) by Joshua M — 17 Aug 2009

Not so bad, but Mos Def was pretty annoying.

This review of 16 Blocks (2006) was written by Joshua M on 17 Aug 2009.

16 Blocks has generally received positive reviews.

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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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