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High-energy action scenes are the draw in 'District B13'

The best thing about the trés French, action-packed "District B13" is its talented male leads. They muscle their way through a breezy 85 minutes, expertly leaping and running atop tall buildings when they're not fast-punching and karate-kicking "Road Warrior"-style thugs. The worst thing about "B13"? It needs a lot more leaping, jumping, punching and kicking. Read the full review

TO SUM UP
An elite police unit is highly trained in martial arts and the skills necessary to navigate the treacherous urban landscape of Paris in the year 2010. A single member of this unit is tasked with the most vital and dangerous mission of his career: To defuse a nuclear bomb that has been concealed in the suburbs of District B13, a walled off section of Paris ruled by criminals.

FILM FACTS ...
Magnolia Pictures
'District B13'

Director: Pierre Morel
Starring: David Belle, Cyril Raffaelli, Tony D'Amario, Dany Verissimo, Francois Chattot
Run time: 85 minutes
Release date: June 2, 2006
Rating: R for strong violence, some drug content and language.
Langauge: In French with English subtitles.
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Rate 'District B13'

Go see it 76.56% 49
Make it a matinee 9.38% 6
Wait to rent 7.81% 5
Don't bother 6.25% 4

READ THE REVIEW

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B-
"The pace is fast, and the action, when it occurs, is faster."


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