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(1 - 21) of 21 OFCS Rating: 81% Fresh Page   1   "the most memorable parts of District 13 actually precede the unfolding of its main plot, which, much like the thermonuclear device on which it is premised, is never allowed to fulfill its explosive promise."   Eye for Film   Anton Bitel A- "The energy of the film is breathtaking, and the sheer momentum of the direction and talent make up for any artistic drought."   FilmJerk.com   Brian Orndorf B "Besson's script may be formulaic crap, but he obviously still has an eye for fresh action talent, and an instinct for how to show it off."   AboutFilm.com   Carlo Cavagna 2/5 "proudly states its vanity and hollow entertainment value"   Filmcritic.com   Chris Cabin "The film maintains a healthy tension, as Damien believes in "the law" and Leïto is never convinced of its efficacy or good intentions. "   PopMatters   Cynthia Fuchs 3/4 "...larger-than-life..."   Reel Film Reviews   David Nusair 3/4 "Leito-Damien attempt to refurbish the veracity of the French motto "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" in the same way Morel-Besson try to restore the integrity of the action film."   Slant Magazine   Ed Gonzalez B+ "A ridiculously entertaining action flick that's loaded with style, wit and jaw-dropping feats of physical prowess."   EricDSnider.com   Eric D. Snider 3.5/4 "One of the best adrenaline rushes since we saw Lola running for 90 minutes."   eFilmCritic.com   Erik Childress B "Nothing more than high-octane junk but turns out to be junk that's literally light on its feet and exuberantly silly...enjoyable, adrenalin-pumping nonsense."   One Guy's Opinion   Frank Swietek 2.5/4 "District B13 is one of those films where you appreciate the artistry of violence, then forget about it as soon as you get into the car and head home."   ReelViews   James Berardinelli 7/10 "If there’s a sequel…I’m there!"   JoBlo's Movie Emporium   JoBlo 3/4 "An unlikely but effective cross between John Carpenter's Escape from L.A. and La Haine."   Montreal Film Journal   Kevin N. Laforest 3/4 "It's a high-voltage kick that's never lets up, energized by sheer bravura stunt work."   TV Guide's Movie Guide   Maitland McDonagh B+ "The purest adrenaline rush of the summer."   Lessons of Darkness   Nick Schager B+ "Both smart and direct, District B13 is the kind of lean, mean action film most of America's working directors only wish they could pull off."   Projection Booth   Rob Humanick B "District B-13 is, in a word, a hoot."   Reeling Reviews   Robin Clifford "There's something refreshing about an action film that actually gives a damn about more than explosions."   Movie Views   Ryan Cracknell 4.5/5 "Whether the flick is focusing on its numerous action scenes or its breathless bouts of plot exposition, District 13 speeds by like an absolute blur."   eFilmCritic.com   Scott Weinberg A- "... lean, clean, adrenaline- and indignation-fueled B movie with a social commentary that is too blatant to be called subtext."   Seattle Post-Intelligencer   Sean Axmaker 2.5/4 Read review   Big Picture Big Sound   Joe Lozito  (1 - 21) of 21 OFCS Rating: 81% Fresh Page   1