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Director: Richard Donner
Actors: Bruce Willis, Yasiin Bey, David Morse
PlotIn the heart of New York City, an aging and disillusioned detective is entrusted with what seems like a straightforward task: to escort a fast-talking witness from police custody to the courthouse, a mere 16 blocks away. This witness is the key to testifying against corrupt police officers, making his safe passage crucial to the integrity of the justice system. However, this seemingly simple job quickly spirals into a deadly chase through the city's streets. As the detective and his charge embark on their journey, they are immediately met with relentless attempts on the witness's life, orchestrated by those within the police force desperate to silence him before he can testify.
The bond between the detective and the witness deepens as they navigate the labyrinth of urban chaos, with each block traveled revealing more about the detective's own battered morale and the true extent of corruption within the police force. The detective, facing a crisis of conscience and a rekindling of his long-dormant sense of duty, finds himself in a race against time. He must outwit and outfight their pursuers in an intense urban battle, where the odds are heavily stacked against them. Their perilous journey not only tests their physical limits but also challenges their understanding of honor, sacrifice, and redemption.
Writers: Richard Wenk
Release Date: 03 Mar 2006
Runtime: 102 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States, Germany
Language: English, Spanish
'16 Blocks' intrigues yet underwhelms; its Blu-ray fails to impress.
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