Release Date
March 3, 2006
DVD Release Date
June 13, 2006 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Richard Donner
Writer
Richard Wenk
Cast
Bruce Willis, Mos Def, David Morse, Alfre Woodard
Studio
Running Time
105 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for violence, intense sequences of action, and some strong language
"16 Blocks" is a character-driven action thriller that stars Bruce Willis as Jack Mosley, a broken down NY detective 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 story of how two men change each other during a tense 110-minute struggle between life and death.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Bruce Willis has no less than eight films slated for release in 2006, although that includes the long delayed and much rumored "Die Hard 4," which will probably end up coming out in 2007. Until we do get treated with "Die Hard 4: Die Hardest with a Vengeance," we can settle for "16 Blocks," a mildly entertaining cop thriller from "Lethal Weapon" director Richard Donner. Full movie review »
