District B13
District B13

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District B13

2004
Movie
84 min
French

Set in the ghettos of Paris in 2010, an undercover cop and ex-thug try to infiltrate a gang in order to defuse a neutron bomb.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users82%
Director: Pierre MorelGenres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian 2010 Paris, the impoverished District 13 is walled off and patrolled by corrupt police. When a stolen nuclear bomb falls into the hands of a ruthless gang leader, a vigilante named Leïto must team up with an undercover cop, Damien, to navigate the dangerous district and disarm the bomb before it detonates.

Critical Reception

District B13 was generally well-received by critics, particularly for its innovative action sequences and impressive parkour stunts. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic, the film's unique visual style and energetic pacing were widely praised.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking and exhilarating parkour choreography.

  • Lauded for its fast-paced action and unique visual flair.

  • Acknowledged for an engaging, albeit simple, crime-fighting narrative.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's high-octane action and the impressive physical performances, especially the parkour sequences. Some viewers found the story to be straightforward but enjoyed the adrenaline rush and visual spectacle.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive parkour sequences were performed by David Belle, one of the founders of the parkour movement, and his team, showcasing authentic and groundbreaking stunts without the extensive use of CGI or stunt doubles.

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