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French action sequel written and produced by Luc Besson. The death of gang overlord Taha Bemamud (Bibi Naceri) at the end of the first film has left a power vacuum, and a battle for total control of the area is now raging between five rival territorial gang lords, all of whom want to step into Taha's position. David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli reprise their roles as Leito and Damien, who return to the ravaged District 13 on a mission to bring peace to the sector before the Parisian secret services take drastic measures to solve the problem.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Chris Morse
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Format:Blu-ray
Not the worst sequal I've seen. There's a lot more plot and less action than the first movie, it's still breathtaking what those guys get up to though.
But, the English dub!? Did they just use some English speaking mates and offer them a tenner? It's really poor all round. Your probably better listening to the French and reading subtitles than the dodgy dub. It sounds like all the voices were performed by 4 college students.
But, the English dub!? Did they just use some English speaking mates and offer them a tenner? It's really poor all round. Your probably better listening to the French and reading subtitles than the dodgy dub. It sounds like all the voices were performed by 4 college students.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By jconsult
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Un film de violences périphériques où le Business vient dicter sa loi et ses intérêts au gouvernement. Très belles cascades et bagarres dans un environnement de corruption et de manipulation avec bien entendu un Happy End.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Pen Name
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
i look after quite a few teenagers and the film was enjoyed by them and asked me to get more like this film good story and action
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Drury
Format:DVD
District 13 was a Brilliant French action movie, and the long awaited sequel D13: ULTIMATUM is just as awesome!! Loads of mega cool over the top stunts and fighting! Cool mean and nasty characters fighting it out with the police! If you're an action junkie then it's a must, must own!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am dead chuffed with this film, heard so much about it with it being David Belle n all. Amazing film, would certainly recommend this to anyone who practices the art of movement (Parkour/Freerunning) :)
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By S. Hawken
Format:DVD
I'm a firm believer that you should not go watching sequels before you have seen the first movie, sadly this was not an option available to me when I watched District 13: Ultimatum (Banlieue 13 - Ultimatum). Luckily for me the movie was so cleverly pieced together that if you had not caught the first its not going to be an issue, no catching up on story, no hidden riddles; Ultimatum sits happily as a stand alone movie.
D13: Ultimatum mixes the action movie with the wonder of Parkour, creating an enticing visual spectacle that continuously finds you asking, "How the hell did they do that?" The fight scenes and stunts are quite simply some of the best I have seen, working against an alien Parisian background, the film takes what could be viewed as a potentially normal looking action movie to a whole different level. The action is incredibly well choreographed whether jumping from roof to roof, to fighting with an almost priceless Van Gogh painting which turns from being unpleasant looking work of art to the ultimate weapon.
Story wise it's simplistic story telling, which to someone who does not speak French is possibly not a bad thing. This is not a criticism of the movie but plain straightforward good sense. Thrillers, comedies, and horror movies all work very well in another language with onscreen subtitles, but an action movie does not always have the same effect; lines are often spouted out in quick succession in action movies not always allowing you to enjoy the visual spectacle unfolding on screen. D13 allows you to enjoy the action without bogging you down with unnecessary dialogue.... Read more ›
D13: Ultimatum mixes the action movie with the wonder of Parkour, creating an enticing visual spectacle that continuously finds you asking, "How the hell did they do that?" The fight scenes and stunts are quite simply some of the best I have seen, working against an alien Parisian background, the film takes what could be viewed as a potentially normal looking action movie to a whole different level. The action is incredibly well choreographed whether jumping from roof to roof, to fighting with an almost priceless Van Gogh painting which turns from being unpleasant looking work of art to the ultimate weapon.
Story wise it's simplistic story telling, which to someone who does not speak French is possibly not a bad thing. This is not a criticism of the movie but plain straightforward good sense. Thrillers, comedies, and horror movies all work very well in another language with onscreen subtitles, but an action movie does not always have the same effect; lines are often spouted out in quick succession in action movies not always allowing you to enjoy the visual spectacle unfolding on screen. D13 allows you to enjoy the action without bogging you down with unnecessary dialogue.... Read more ›
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Tomska
Format:DVD
I'm glad I read all the bad reviews of this film before seeing it, as I had very low expectations and was consequently pleasantly surprised. Like others, I loved the original and this is certainly not as good a film as that. However it looks fantastic - the camera work and the stunts are wicked. It certainly has a rather cheesier plot, and bits of it get pretty contrived, but that's in comparison to the original. If you watched this one first, I reckon you'd have a hard time not enjoying it. Of course it's not a highbrow arthouse movie, but the two leads are on fine form again and if you accept it as merely an entertaining and diverting couple of hours' fun, you won't be disappointed. High octane fun with some spectacular moments.
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you like your action comic-book style, with the emphasis more on slapstick than on blood and gore, this silly but slick sequel is a great way to get your fix.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
District 13: Ultimatum
Liked the opening set piece with the Van Gough. Liked the villain, the sinister looking Daniel Duval (the corrupt Szabo in Spiral). Liked the fight/chase choreography. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Brian Fairclough
3.0 out of 5 stars
John Carpenter can get away with making the same film twice!
The boys are back in a shameless recreation of a far superior original but who cares, they seem to be having fun! The stunts and sets are a little bit bigger this time. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. S. Storey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun French action film, but watch it in French, not dubbed
A sequel to 2004's "District 13 B".
As with the original, this has some amazing, almost balletic stunts
clearly done by the actors themselves, who are in this case... Read more
As with the original, this has some amazing, almost balletic stunts
clearly done by the actors themselves, who are in this case... Read more
Published 19 months ago by K. Gordon
1.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film destroyed
I first saw this film on TV in Germany and was so impressed by the stunts, action and story I wanted to get it in english. Read more
Published 22 months ago by MikeB64
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
This is a French film and filmed in French :( There is an English dub :)
Great film. Interesting story carrying over from the first film. Recommend watching that first.
Great film. Interesting story carrying over from the first film. Recommend watching that first.
Published on 27 May 2011 by Will P
4.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
if you like french films this will be a one for you the stunts are brilliant the first one is just as good if you havent seen it its a must watch superb
Published on 25 April 2011 by dc
5.0 out of 5 stars
District 13 DVD,
This DVD is fantastic, good picture and audio, the delivery came ealier than the time projected. It is an excellent service and product.District 13 - Ultimatum [DVD] [2009]
Published on 4 April 2011 by MR ISAAC
1.0 out of 5 stars
awful service
Despite the fact that the owner said that s/he sent the DVD a second time, I still haven't received it. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2011 by D
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