16 Blocks
1 witness... 118 minutes...
Jack Mosley (Bruce Willis), a broken down NY detective, is assigned to escort a petty criminal (Mos Def) from the precinct to the courthouse. The seemingly simple 16 block journey becomes a test of character for them when Jack’s ex-partners attempt to stop them. It's the gripping story of how two men change each other during a tense 118-minute struggle between life and death.
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awesome - sceneit1
liked the speed of the show. The film stars Bruce Willis, in the kind of role he knows well. Bruce plays Jack Mosely, a burned out cop with an alcohol problem, a potbelly and sucky attitude gets a quick job to do; "pick up a prisoner and escort him to the courthouse 16 blocks away". But no job is simple when it includes Willis. EnjoyOK - mxg123
This movie was a bit confusing from the title, as it is not clear as to what the 16 Blocks refer to. The beginning was a bit boring, and confusing, but as the movie progressed it did get much better, and that is the reason why I gave it three stars. Sorry I could not go to 4 because of the boring, and confusing start. This is all about a witness under the witness protection program that goes totally wrong, especially when this witness has incriminating evidence against the local police force. It a nut shell one of these police tries to protect him while the entire city police force is down on this officer and his witness to shoot them.Gritty Cop Drama - Chavez
When you find Bruce Willis in a role where he does not save the world, you need to take notice and likely mark it on your calendar. Bruce plays a washed-out, nobody cop of questionable moral fiber, who, when tasks with the simple job of getting a witness to court just down the street, starts down a path of self-discovery, enlightenment and redemption. Considerably strong roles are played by Mos Def, as Willis' witness-under-the-gun and David Morse, the stop-at-nothing bad cop.
With Richard Donner at the helm, the picture has a decent tempo and ramps up the intensity when needed. The cinematography should also be noted as the inescapable claustrophobia translates well on screen, where the chess game plays out in the congested streets, alleys, apartments and basements.
Not a blockbuster, nor Oscar contender, it is no less a good, entertaining movie. If you liked Copland, you will likely enjoy this movie. If you have not seen Copland, it is another under-viewed movie of a similar ilk.
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awesome - sceneit1
liked the speed of the show. The film stars Bruce Willis, in the kind of role he knows well. Bruce plays Jack Mosely, a burned out cop with an alcohol problem, a potbelly and sucky attitude gets a quick job to do; "pick up a prisoner and escort him to the ...OK - mxg123
This movie was a bit confusing from the title, as it is not clear as to what the 16 Blocks refer to. The beginning was a bit boring, and confusing, but as the movie progressed it did get much better, and that is the reason why I gave it three stars. Sorry ...Gritty Cop Drama - Chavez
When you find Bruce Willis in a role where he does not save the world, you need to take notice and likely mark it on your calendar. Bruce plays a washed-out, nobody cop of questionable moral fiber, who, when tasks with the simple job of getting a witness ...