Review of District B13

Luc Besson, who must be the busiest man in the industry, seems to have singlehandedly put France on the map as purveyor of well-made action films. And that's not surprising since his team understands that a gazillion bucks, CGI, and wire work aren't always needed to make an entertaining film. This one is no exception: straightforward and to the point, with an economy of direction and truly excellent, old school stuntwork. I think that it's superior to the bigger budget stuff coming out of the Besson factory. In the end, it's a fast and furious entertainment with charismatic leads and is sure to tickle the hearts--and action bones--of jaded action film fans.