There's something inherently appealing about "16 Blocks," in which Hollywood players who spend their share of time on overblown product — director Richard Donner, of the "Lethal Weapon" franchise, and Bruce Willis — bite off a smaller chunk of plot and at least shoot for something gritty and real. Yes, there will be SWAT teams and a runaway bus careening through parked cars, but the story's core is about as stripped-down as an action film can be. Read the full review
A troubled NYPD officer is assigned to take a petty criminal witness 16 blocks from the police station to 100 Centre Street. But someone doesn't want the witness to arrive, and the seemingly simple journey becomes a test of character for both of them.
Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Bruce Willis, Dante 'Mos Def' Smith, David Morse, David Zayas, David Sparrow
Run time: 105 minutes
Release date: March 3, 2006
Rating: PG-13 for violence, intense sequences of action, and some strong language.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: C+
"... goes from one implausible situation and hail of bullets to the next outlandish moment and more gunfire. There are also moments of extreme, flat dullness — those generally being the moments when Def isn't talking."
Austin American-Statesman: 3 of 5 stars
"There's not much here that we haven't seen before, but it adds up to an enjoyable ride through Bowery alleys and Chinatown rooftops."
