Assault on Precinct 13
Assault on Precinct 13

Assault on Precinct 13

2005Movie109 minEnglish

On New Year's Eve, inside a police station that's about to be closed for good, officer Jake Roenick must cobble together a force made up cops and criminals to save themselves from a mob looking to kill mobster Marion Bishop.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users66%
Director: Jean-François RichetGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A newly decommissioned police precinct becomes the unlikely sanctuary for a motley crew of cops and criminals trapped inside. As a violent blizzard rages outside, a heavily armed paramilitary force launches a brutal siege, intent on eliminating everyone within. The trapped individuals must overcome their distrust and fight for survival against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its intense action sequences and solid performances, others found it to be a derivative and overly violent remake that failed to capture the tension of the original.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action and adrenaline-fueled sequences.
  • Noted for strong performances from the lead cast, particularly Ethan Hawke.
  • Criticized for lacking originality and a compelling narrative compared to its predecessor.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining action flick with good performances, though many felt it was a violent and somewhat predictable remake.

Fun Fact

Director Jean-François Richet initially turned down the offer to direct the film, but was persuaded by producer Jeffrey Silver to reconsider.

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