Assault on Precinct 13

2005 Crime Drama

This action-packed remake of the John Carpenter classic tells the tale of an under-manned Detroit police precinct on its last day of operation that finds itself under siege by a ruthless force that will not stop. This time, a notorious cop-killer and mobster Marion Bishop (Laurence Fishbourne) is unexpectedly brought into the precinct during a blizzard on New Year's Eve, much to the dismay of police sergeant Jake Roenick (Ethan Hawke). By nightfall, the remaining cops and prisoners find themselves fighting for their lives against a group of rogue cops intent on taking down Bishop before he testifies against them in the courtroom. Now it's up to the officers, secretaries, and inmates on the inside to band together just to survive this one night. Also starring Gabriel Byrne, John Leguizamo, Drea de Matteo, and Brian Dennehy.

Director: Jean-François Richet

Starring: Ethan Hawke,Laurence Fishburne, John Leguizamo, Maria Bello, Jeffrey 'Ja Rule' Atkins

Reviews

  • Smart, satisfying action entertainment that is also a perceptive work of considerable artistry.

    Kevin Thomas - Los Angeles Times

    29 November 2012

  • All classic and airtight, and handled by Richet with economy and a sturdy clarity of action; he doesn't go overboard with manic action scenes.

    Roger Ebert - The Chicago Sun-Times

    29 November 2012

  • Matches a dingy urban setting with a compelling situation and throws in an ensemble of interesting characters who become even more interesting under stress. This emphasis on character -- in a sense, the movie's underlying humanity -- is what especially links it to the 1970s.

    Mick LaSalle - The San Francisco Chronicle

    29 November 2012

  • It's no classic, but you don't need to be a cultist to get in on the tawdry fun.

    Joe Morgenstern - The Wall Street Journal

    29 November 2012

  • Serviceable, occasionally compelling but often formulaic.

    Claudia Puig - USA Today

    29 November 2012

Awards

  • Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Feature Film

    Directors Guild of Canada (2005)

  • Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

    Image Awards (2006)

     
  • Choice Rap Artist in a Movie

    Teen Choice Awards (2005)