Assault on Precinct 13
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- Synopsis
- This action-packed remake of the John Carpenter classic tells the tale of an under-manned Detroit police precinct on its last day of operation that finds itself under siege by a ruthless force that will not stop....
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- Starring
- Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne, Maria Bello, Brian Dennehy, Drea de Matteo
- Director(s)
- Jean-François Richet
- Distributor(s)
- Focus Features
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 109 min.
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Los Angeles Times | Kevin ThomasAdd Critic to Favorites
Smart, satisfying action entertainment that is also a perceptive work of considerable artistry.Read the full review
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
All classic and airtight, and handled by Richet with economy and a sturdy clarity of action; he doesn't go overboard with manic action scenes.Read the full review
San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalleAdd Critic to Favorites
Matches a dingy urban setting with a compelling situation and throws in an ensemble of interesting characters who become even more interesting under stress. This emphasis on character -- in a sense, the movie's underlying humanity -- is what especially links it to the 1970s.Read the full review
