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16 Blocks
Action · Adventure · Crime · 2006
An aging cop is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from police custody to a courthouse, but they find themselves running the gauntlet as other forces try to prevent them from getting there.
Movie details
16 Blocks
“1 witness… 118 minutes…”
2006 Action · Adventure · Crime 1h 45m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
An aging cop is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from police custody to a courthouse, but they find themselves running the gauntlet as other forces try to prevent them from getting there.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over 16 Blocks?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Richard Donner
Written by
Richard Wenk
Bruce Willis
Jack Mosley
Yasiin Bey
Eddie Bunker
David Morse
Frank Nugent
Jenna Stern
Diane Mosley
Casey Sander
Captain Dan Gruber
Cylk Cozart
Jimmy Mulvey
David Zayas
Robert Torres
Court is in session
Put 16 Blocks on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.