Assault on Precinct 13 (2005)

R
2005
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109 mins
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Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne, Maria Bello and John Leguizamo star in this 2005 remake of John Carpenter's '70s siege classic, centred... More

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Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) | Ratings & Reviews

"A savvy and extensive reworking of John Carpenter's 1976 cult classic of the same name."

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

"Don't avoid the new Assault on Precinct 13 because it's a remake. There are plenty of other reasons."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"A smart script, edgy acting and a gradual accumulation of suspense set-pieces makes for a decent popcorn high."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

"At its best... this is witty, tense and bloody..."

Time OutTime Out

"(The script) hasn't updated the isolated-precinct premise in a timely or thoughtful way."

Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly

"Hawke and Fishburne make it work, supported by a mostly strong cast."

New York Daily NewsNew York Daily News

"Ethan Hawke and Laurence Fishburne provide enough gravitas to keep things involving even as some of the supporting characters fight a losing battle with caricature."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"A new “update” of John Carpenter’s 1976 genre classic that takes upon itself the burden of integrating every leaden cliche and token distraction that Carpenter wisely left out."

Slant MagazineSlant Magazine

"A surprisingly credible action flick - even with Ethan Hawke in the role of a neurotic hipster police sergeant."

Village VoiceVillage Voice

"Carpenter's original was all action and little talk. No one in this movie knows when to shut up and shoot."

Boston GlobeBoston Globe

"A thriller that actually thrills."

New York PostNew York Post

"The script is fun. The editing is vigorous but coherent, and Hawke's attack on the role is loose and inspired."

San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco Chronicle

"Fans should appreciate the remake for what it is: a breathless little revisit to that old precinct house, expertly performed."

Seattle TimesSeattle Times

"A great deal of thought may have gone into the making of Assault on Precinct 13, but its tone and its rhythms are consistently out of whack."

SalonSalon

"Finally, a remake that isn't a total massacre."

E! OnlineE! Online

"A nifty little action movie, and well worth a look."

Film ThreatFilm Threat

"Not so much a remake as a riff on an old familiar plot..."

Roger EbertRoger Ebert

"The film has an appropriately dark and gritty look, but it suffers from some glaring problems."

USA TodayUSA Today

"It's a good old-fashioned shoot-'em-up with a few nice twists and some very good acting."

CNNCNN

"Richet introduces new twists and simmering character drama while avoiding pretensions to conserve the ferocity of the 1976 original."

BBCBBC

"It's good for a silly laugh, this stuff."

The Washington PostThe Washington Post

Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) | Details

Rating
R,
Runtime
109
Genre
Action, Thriller
Country of origin
USA, France

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