Disctrict 13 (2004)
Sunday, 22 Oct, 2006 01:38:33 PM
Extra Details: IMDB
›› We reviewed the Region 02 DVD
Movie Mad Review:
This is a french film by the producers of Transporter and Unleashed, and is a perfect blend of Ong Bak, Transporter, Unleashed, and Escape From LA.
The plot is set in Paris in 2010. The poorest and most dengerous ghettos of Paris are contained within giant walls erected by the government. Among the worst is District B13.
District B13 is controlled by the ruthless crime Kingpin Taha, who makes the mistake of kidnapping the sister of a young righteous punk named Leïto, who is determined to bring Taha down.
Six months later, a crackerjack undercover cop named Damien is given a urgent mission: a neutron bomb has been stolen by Taha in District B13 which has an automatic timer function engaged and set to detonate in less than 24 hours.
With time running out, Damien and Leïto must work together to find and stop the bomb, but there is far more to this crisis than any of the field players realize.
This film is absolutely fantastic! The action sequences are breathtakingly tense, with a fusion of brutal martial arts and Parkour (urban free running), with no wires or special effects used to achieve the spectacular action. It's awesome!
Worth Watching ?
This film is jaw-dropping, and a must for all action fans!
DVD Features
- trailers
- making of featurette
- extended scenes
- outtakes
- Stephane Vigroux documentary
- Parkour vision
Worth Owning on DVD ?
This is something that action fans will have no problem with watching over and over again! It's a must have.
Our Rating:
4 out of 5.
