I love a good chase movie, and this is definitely one to enjoy. Bruce Willis shows just how good he really can be as Jack Moseley, a washed up NYPD Officer, with a lot of demons and a drink problem. Jack is assigned the seemingly easy task of transporting witness and petty criminal Eddie Bunker from jail to the courthouse, where Eddie is due to give testimony. A short 16 block journey, this should be no problem at all, but Jack has not taken into account his former partner, who is determined to stop Jack and Eddie reaching Court – no matter what it takes.
As said earlier, Bruce Willis is a really good actor, and I think he especially shines in roles such as this one. He creates a believable and sympathetic character in Jack. Mos Def is Eddie Bunker, and he plays the part with just enough charm and empathy to make you root for him all the way. David Morse also provides great back up as Jack’s former partner. Definitely a movie I would recommend.
Year of release: 2006
Director: Richard Donner
Writer: Richard Wenk
Main cast: Bruce Willis, Mos Def, David Morse
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