21 Bridges
21 Bridges

21 Bridges

2019Movie100 minEnglish

An embattled NYPD detective, is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users70%
Director: Brian KirkGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

An NYPD detective, Andre Davis, is thrust into a city-wide manhunt for a pair of cop killers. As the minutes tick by, the stakes are raised when all of Manhattan is locked down, preventing anyone from entering or leaving the island. Davis must race against time to uncover a vast and unexpected conspiracy that has blurred the lines between cop and criminal.

Critical Reception

21 Bridges received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Chadwick Boseman's performance and the film's action sequences but criticized its predictable plot and familiar tropes. Audiences were generally more receptive, appreciating the thrilling premise and the lead actor's charisma.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its solid action and Chadwick Boseman's compelling lead performance.
  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and reliance on standard thriller conventions.
  • Some found the premise engaging despite its derivative elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's fast-paced action and the strong presence of Chadwick Boseman. However, many noted that the plot felt familiar and lacked originality, with some viewers finding the twist somewhat predictable.

Fun Fact

The film's title refers to the real-life scenario of closing all 21 bridges leading into and out of Manhattan, a drastic measure depicted in the movie to trap the fugitives.

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4 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

A very good action thriller. <em>'21 Bridges'</em> has an excellent showing from Chadwick Boseman, everything else isn't quite up to his level though is all still very good. The support cast, which includes the likes of J. K. Simmons and...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

Exhilarating, powerful, edge-of-your-seat. Chadwick Boseman was amazing. Don't get why there's a lot of negativity about this film - it was superb. Combined with a well laid out storyline, amazing cast, background music and produced...
Gimly

Gimly

Some neato throwback vibes in this moderately enjoyable and **very** predictable crime thriller. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
deRedtube

deRedtube

Andre Davis (Chadwick Boseman) is the NYPD detective tasked with the case of two criminals who kill several police officers during a drug heist. The deaths enrage an entire precinct, and the captain (J.K. Simmons) now has a bunch of trigger...