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“Brick Mansions” is a Hollywood remake of a 2004 French action movie “District B13” (“Banlieue 13”). If you have seen the original, you have already seen the film virtually. And most probably you will find the original better. The difference between the two versions is that the new, English-speaking one, which is set in the 2018 Detroit, features Paul Walker in his last completed role, as an undercover cop Damien Collier trying to find a stolen weapon of mass destruction. In the city’s crime-infested area called Brick Mansions, he forms an unlikely duo with a resident Lino (David Belle, reprising the role he played in the original), whose ex-girlfriend Lola (Catalina Denis) is kidnapped by the local crime lord Tremaine Alexander (RZA). The screenplay is typical of Luc Besson – stock characters and fast-paced story with a few twists on the way. It is not that great, not that terrible, just good enough for a mindless action movie. What really matters is action, especially parkour-inspired action that made “District B13” something original. And that’s where “Brick Mansions” disappoints. Thanks to David Belle and the film’s stunt team, the action scenes are decent, if not as great as that of the original. One big problem is the rather choppy editing that almost kills the tension of the action sequence, especially car and gun action. Sadly this will be the last starring role for Paul Walker.Read full review
Losing Paul Walker is a real loss to great action movies like this one. Always keeping the action going. Not a big plot, but all the action makes up for it. Loved it!
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I love all of the movies that Paul Walker did and if i could i would sit and watch all of Paul Walker's movies but i would have to buy them all but this movie and his other movie called Hours.
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iloved the movie good action liked every thing the characters are fun to watch
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This is a good movie I love it I will order from you again Thank you
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