Assault on Precinct 13(2005)- User Reviews

My husband and I wanted to see this movie from the first time we had seen the previews. I am happy to say that we were far from disappointed. I thought the story and the action were great, I had never seen the original, but I knew with a cast like this, …more»

'Assault on Precinct 13' has moments of true suspense but has nothing on the paranoia that kept the original flowing. Jake Roenick is a police officer taking a slow job after a drug bust gone horribly wrong. However, when he is in charge of …more»

I rented this movie with low expectations, and got a great action flick, with a lot of drama, bullets and blood. and with good acting, something that is always missing in this kind of films. fishburne and hawke made both great jobs, and the supporting …more»

Not the best, not the worst remake out there, I think it's a good take on the original. Not so bright somtimes but still entertaining and with great moments. Rent it or look for it on your favorite cable TV channel.more»

I think I like this version better than the original! It has more action, it's New Year's Eve, it's snowing! At a rundown precinct, four prisoners are dropped because of weather conditions, after the New Year's ball drops, the sh#t hits …more»

The movie is an action packed tale with a great cast.Loved the opening minutes.Pretty graphic violence however, and not for the under 10 crowd.Some might say not for the over 10 crowd but you know your own child. John Leguizamo, as always, the best actor …more»

this was a very decent movie with all the right moves to grab my attention and keep watching a memorable filmmore»

Another remake from a 70's movie(Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Amityville Horror, etc.) This one follows the premise of the 70's cult film but brings it up to date with better acting and suspense. Lacking in this version is the gritty look the original …more»

This flick was pure cheese. I can't believe Ebert gave it a B. How in the heck did they get Fish to do this?

My favorite part has to be the final chase scene where they wreck the vehicle and then all of a sudden they are in this large forest. …more»

Assault on Precinct 13 isn't a great action movie. It is almost watchable at times. But I have a few questions: Does anybody believe that scrawny Ethan Hawke can kick anyone's ass? Also, did one of the best villian actors ( Gabriel Byrne) get …more»