District 13: Ultimatum
District 13: Ultimatum

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District 13: Ultimatum

2009
Movie
101 min
French

Damien and Leito return to District 13 on a mission to bring peace to the troubled sector that is controlled by five different gang bosses, before the city’s secret services take drastic measures to solve the problem.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users75%
Director: Patrick AlessandrinGenres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian Paris divided by ethnic and social barriers, the volatile District 13 is under threat from a government conspiracy to demolish it. Two unlikely heroes, the resourceful Damien and the agile Leïto, must unite to expose the plot and prevent a civil war.

Critical Reception

District 13: Ultimatum received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its high-octane action sequences and impressive parkour stunts. However, some found the plot to be less original and the dialogue weaker than its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless and visually stunning action choreography.

  • Noted for showcasing impressive parkour skills from its leads.

  • Criticized by some for a formulaic plot and less compelling narrative than its predecessor.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's thrilling action and the acrobatic performances. Many found it to be an exciting sequel that delivered on its promise of intense fight scenes and chase sequences, although some felt the story lacked depth.

Fun Fact

The film's unique blend of intense action and urban parkour, known as 'free running', was largely performed by the actors themselves, particularly David Belle, one of the pioneers of the discipline.

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