21 Bridges

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  • 2019


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Average Rating 2.8/5
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2.0
But thats just one of many inconsistencies in a script that plays like a first draft, introducing and then discarding plot points like playing cards. Den Of Geek
3.5
21 Bridges finds him in the rare role of a mere mortal, NYPD Detective Andre Davis; it doesnt take long though to see that Andres just another kind of .. EW
3.8
One of the most entertaining and thoughtful American policiers in recent memory. Rogerebert
3.0
This New York City cop action drama has a bit of a stiff start and a somewhat silly ending, but in between, its a brisk, no frills entertainment, than .. Common Sense Media
2.8
The final act doesnt surprise, but it offers the kind of original crime drama action so lacking at the multiplex these days, with just enough ethical .. Indie Wire
1.5
Dark, cynical, and nearly slick enough to disguise how stupid it is. Nearly. Variety
4.0
Its the kind of role Gary Cooper used to play, albeit in a dusty Western town rather than gritty New York. Time Out
4.0
Theres a pulpy, comic book noir to this highly enjoyable thriller, whose rules and parameters are clear. The Guardian
1.3
The film demonstrates the power of simply inhabiting a tension and absorbing its complications, rather than demanding a resolution.
3.1
21 Bridges will win no prizes for originality or twists. (It wont win any prizes for anything, to be honest.) But its made well enough.
3.0
British actor Millers exaggerated New York accent isnt too bad, either.) Screen Daily
1.5
But the incident also uncovers a conspiracy, and Andre doesnt know whom to trust. ETimes (TOI)
1.5
Of course theres a reliable audience for relentless mayhem and the presence at the top of the ticket of Black Panther himself, Chadwick Boseman, assur .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
But for a mid tier thriller like 21 Bridges, being smart is less important than being savvy.
1.5
Its a big, blunt, battering ram of a movie, but its not dumb: The stunts are sharply executed, the actors unimpeachable and Paul Camerons lively camer .. The New York Times
3.9
In nine years of service, hes drawn his firearm eight times, killing eight suspects. IGN
2.0
Watchable though the One Good Cop formula has oft proven, its shot through here with unearned self regard and turns acrid fast. Telegraph
3.1
If the filmmakers wanted to make you think of any 70s paranoid political thrillers, theres a reference to The Parallax View, wink wink nudge nudge.)
2.5
On the other hand, that sparse story doesnt leave any room for interesting twists or even any unique character development. The Young Folks
3.0
Three: its the kind of high concept, low VFX, grown up thriller that we really dont get much of anymore.
2.5
While there definitely is some drama to be created from Ray and Michael not being skilled professionals, it doesnt balance with Davis being such a ski .. Cinema Blend
1.5
A very assembly line cop thriller distinguished only by excellent turns by Stephan James and Taylor Kitsch and the baddies. JoBlo
2.5
Theres nothing aggressively bad about it; theres just nothing especially good about it, either. Screen Rant
2.5
After that, its all about the chase and the spoon fed suspicion that something doesnt quite add up. The Globe And Mail
3.5
But the incident also uncovers a conspiracy, and Andre doesnt know whom to trust.
2.5
Thoroughly implausible but efficiently made, mov briskly enough to smooth over the plot holes and absurdities. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Nothing kills a tense ticking clock thriller quicker than stopping that clock. Rogers Movie Nation
1.8
Boseman is trying to summon the presence of Sidney Poitier with his performance, only to be stuck striking poses in an incredibly limp thriller. Blu Ray
2.5
It certainly doesnt seem as if that will be the filmmakers approach at the start. Mark Reviews Movies
4.5
Boseman stands out per usual and also finds a way to elevate the material in this case, a fairly standard cop movie. Usa Today
3.1
...precisely the sort of instantly forgettable thriller that one used to stumble upon on late night television. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
A very solid cast, but the characters are drawn with very broad strokes...its a nuts and bolts B movie thriller set up that is executed efficiently. You Tube
3.2
It may follow a predictable formula, but it offers enough thrills to please genre fans. You Tube
3.0
Just your ordinary crime thriller but hey it has Chadwick Boseman! You Tube
4.5
I thought it was a good little action thriller... I was really intrigued all throughout the film. You Tube
4.0
There are topical moments here as the film toys with public perceptions of US police brutality. And Boseman proves, yet again, to be an easy leading m .. The Times
1.5
And it doesnt help that the big surprises of the third act are, well, not that surprising as theyre fairly easy to predict. Screen It
2.0
It doesnt exactly take a degree in psychology to make the connection. Independent
1.5
In a solidly constructed conspiracy thriller you shouldnt see the conspiracy coming. Rolling Stone
3.0
Even with some feeble attempts to add thematic resonance, theres nothing very memorable about this movie. As escapism, it might do the trick. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Performance Worth Watching: This isnt 42, Black Panther or Da 5 Bloods far from it. Decider
1.5
Struggles to allow the cops to have some perspective in a forgettable thriller that is somehow both bloated and empty at the same time. (Its baffling .. The Wrap
2.5
Overall, though, the movie is as generic as its ersatz New York backdrop. News Day
1.3
Boseman, for his part, brings warmth to an outwardly chilly role and continues his usual high caliber acting. But the only way he could save this scri .. New York Post
4.5
In what amounts to making a post MeToo film from the perspective of an accused, 21 Bridges is a broad celebration of cops at a time when the discourse .. Hindustan Times
1.0
This movie offers absolutely no sense of its own basic high concept premise.
2.0
The well directed chase sequences mean it is intermittently exhilarating, while close attention to the aftermath of gun violence suggests hidden depth .. Flim List
2.0
Chadwick Bosemans swagger and the average direction alone just arent enough to make any of these bridges worth crossing Flickering Myth
4.5
What Couldve Been Better: 21 Bridges is a satisfying cop thriller that doesnt go much further than its formulaic plot. Book My Show
3.2
He knows hes not being paranoid when he doesnt know who to trust. Boston Herald
1.5
There is little to recommend in 21 Bridges that you havent seen before, and the film doesnt even make an effort to get you to care. The New Indian Express
3.5
Not surprisingly, this kind of mid budget project barely exists on the big screen anymore. And what a shame. The Film Stage
2.5
Theres strangely little urgency to the internal rhythms and pacing of 21 Bridges. Its not so much a ticking clock thriller. Its more like: Is this clo .. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Starring Chadwick Boseman, Sienna Miller, J.K. Simmons, Stephan James, Taylor Kitsch. Boston Globe
3.5
Toys with a few genres before coming to rest as a kind of understated blaxploitation film. Amazing what decent camera work can do for an action movie. Uproxx
1.5
The gunfights are dynamically staged, even if its chase scenes are often underlit and confusingly edited, and theres just enough criminal underworld w .. Birth Movies Death
1.5
The cops in the 85th precinct, who lost eight of their own, dont know that, however, and theyre gung ho about ensuring that Davis kills the cop killer .. Pajiba
2.5
The fact that Philadelphia is standing in for New York doesnt help matters.) Detroit News
3.0
Boasting a strong star turn from Chadwick Boseman and a few subtle surprises, 21 Bridges is a polished and exciting crime actioner that delivers the B .. Forbes
2.5
Now, hes making his daddy proud by becoming a tough talking officer of the law whose pulse doesnt rise past 80 beats per minute. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
Though it falls short of these, the attempt to reclaim an action sub genre that just doesnt get made anymore (without Liam Neeson, at least) is apprec .. Now Toronto
3.0
While the tone is consistently sincere and heavy hitting, theres nothing new about this story.
2.0
A generic cop thriller that rumbles along thanks to a quality cast but ultimately offers nothing fresh. Games Radar
3.5
This well paced, unpretentious drama wont be causing sleepless nights for members of the Academy choosing Oscar nominees, but it combines enough actio .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
1.0
In all its a bit of a steely horrorshow of muddled politics, lop sided characterisations and plot holes that could swallow entire galaxies. Lw Lies
3.5
Boseman has a cool intensity that fills the screen and an ability to make both the action scenes look convincing (here the main set piece is a chase a .. Stuff
4.0
Nonetheless, 21 Bridges could have drowned in genre cliches were it not for performers able to wring out some strong emotional colours. The Arts Desk
3.0
As well as Boseman whos incredibly watchable, weve got JK Simmons chewing the scenery and a heartfelt turn from the excellent Stephan James. The Sun
3.0
He doesnt suffer from any work related problems, doesnt have a wife or a girlfriend who wants him to slow down, he doesnt drink, doesnt smoke, doesnt .. FilmFare
2.5
21 Bridges is a yawn inducing long nights journey into day, where a supposedly hotshot detective doesnt pick up on big twists we spot a mile away. Film
2.0
Brian Kirks cop thriller, set across one night in New York, is the sort of film youve seen a thousand times before, and done with much more pizazz. Scmp
4.5
In nine years of service, hes drawn his firearm eight times, killing eight suspects. Ign
1.9
McKenna makes it clear he doesnt want Andre to catch the killers. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
21 Bridges may be familiar, but the ticking clock scenario it presents is a real barnburner. Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
Hes one sharp dude, but worse, hes famous for being one trigger happy mofo. Straight
2.0
21 Bridges has a high and bloody body count. The gruesome action scenes cant cover up the brainless plot. Movie Web
3.0
Even if 21 Bridges doesnt find a way to mask its familiar story beats, I enjoyed the rhythm of what was being presented. We Live Entertainment
3.2
Seeing Boseman in an efficient, workaday crime thriller carries an unusual and pleasing novelty. Film Avclub
1.5
21 Bridges doesnt have to engage with deep social issues to be worth watching, but its references to serious concerns make it seem even cheaper and mo .. Cbr
4.5
The movie has enough propulsive action and tension built into its chase scenario to elevate it from schedule filler to compelling entertainment. The Ooh Tray
2.5
Its a thriller that has a nice core premise and a dynamic lead in Chadwick Boseman, but it gets weighed down by too many predictable complications. Bowling Green Daily News
1.5
Its well made, well acted, reasonably suspenseful and well thought out. Lainey Gossip
3.0
Flawed script writing has a go to distraction, called non stop action. That is to say, when your plot is full of holes, just keep things moving and ke .. Original Cin
2.5
The best thing I can say about the new crime actioner 21 Bridges is that its mercifully short... Third Coast Review
3.0
There is nothing new about the story, but it is capably told and the cast, especially Boseman and Stephan James make it more than watchable. Movie Mom
2.0
The script is based on the cliche of the thieves from obscure pasts and opposing personalities.
3.1
Really, even if youre very young and havent seen much, youve seen this already. Datebook Sfchronicle
3.1
21 Bridges is well crafted enough to pass the time, but anything more than that is a bridge too far. Ap News
2.5
A generic cop thriller with plot twists so obvious that they could be spotted as far back as the Cretaceous Period. Film Frenzy
3.5
Director Brian Kirk keeps things energetic, but the material defies levity at the same time it never achieves real gravity. Assignment X
1.5
The film marks the Russo Brothers (and Bosemans) first project since the wildly successful conclusion to the Avengers Infinity saga, but theres a dist .. Culture
3.0
Nothing new, but there are enough trace elements of fatalism to complement throwback energy of actors behind guns, their faces filling the screen as t .. Mid West Film Journal
2.5
21 Bridges is a movie that will almost immediately disappear, falling through the cracks as prestige pictures and holiday blockbusters fill up local s ..
1.5
Its the same old chase with new faces, and the same old conspiracy weve uncovered with countless characters in countless other movies. The thrill is g .. Entertainment Voice
4.5
The film doesnt breathe new life into the cop action thriller genre, in spite of mirroring the truth of a degrading society. The Hindu
3.0
Boseman is the bright spot in an otherwise generic, predictable movie. FlickDirect
1.9
The body count extends far past the eight officers gunned down in Brooklyn, and Kirk seems to wallow in the ferocious gunplay and bloodshed, as the mo .. Movie Cricket
4.5
Its a lean, exceptionally paced thriller that doesnt leave enough time between action beats for the viewer to realize how dumb so much of it is. But t ..
3.0
From start to finish, its an engaging, sleekly shot thriller with solid performances and taut action that will no doubt live long and prosper on TNT f .. The Hollywood Outsider
2.5
Indeed, Boseman deserves better that this alarmist run of the mill yarn that sluggishly pours on the atmospheric suspense. Flick Feast
3.0
While the story may be weak, and the action just suitable, what ultimately pushes 21 Bridges over the line into worth seeing territory is the strength .. ComicBook.com
2.5
The script isnt up to the standards of those earlier films, so hes a little hamstrung. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.5
21 Bridges is capable of capturing to perfection the spirit of a cinema that, unfortunately, will no longer come back. Fotogramas
1.5
Here are the core ensembles Noo Yawk accents, ranked: Boseman, James, Simmons, Keith David, Kitsch, and, finally, Miller, who just cant do it, sadly. Vanyaland
4.5
Fans of old school crime flicks will feel right at home with 21 Bridges. That Shelf
4.0
Hes smart enough to realize when something isnt right and he isnt willing to take crap from anyone. But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
2.0
The film backs itself into a corner, and the only way it can figure a way out is by relying on a series of increasingly dumb cop thriller cliches. The Hollywood News
3.0
The problem is that 21 Bridges isnt that interested in its own themes and ideas. Flickering Myth
4.5
They dont really play Andre and Frankie as a mismatched Lethal Weapon duo. Showbiz Cheat Sheet
4.5
Luckily, Chadwick Boseman is the protagonist... its thanks to him it is that we forget all of the storys mistakes a little bit. Chilango.com
1.0
A predictable bad guy cops chase movie. 21 bridges are closed. It doesnt seem to be all that inconvenient for anyone. Youda thought the producers woul .. Kxl
2.0
Its a neat hook, and theres some great late 1990s/early 2000s type music cues that go with Bosemans delivery, but theres really not a whole lot to gra .. Brisbanista
2.5
In many ways the non surprising ending invalidates all action in the first two thirds. Texas Art & Film
3.5
Veteran TV director Brian Kirk, whose credits include the likes of Penny Dreadful and The Tudors, proves his worth with his lean and mostly tight dire .. Casey's Movie Mania
2.5
In any case, theres a gun battle that leaves eight of New Yorks finest headed to the morgue.
3.0
Cinematographer Paul Cameron brings a real gritty and atmospheric feel to city, coupled with a sleek aerial view of the bustling cityscape. We Have a Hulk
3.5
Predictable, yet some times extremely entertaining and fun. Boseman creates a cool stereotypical cop hero in a movie that doesnt add much to the genre .. Seventh Art Studio
2.8
A cops and robbers tale with a twist albeit a bit predictable that satisfies the craving for cinematic empty calories. Just dont expect anything revel .. Akron Beacon Journal
3.5
We get a lot of cop movies that focus on bending the laws of physics to make a better visual story, but 21 Bridges doesnt need that. MovieReelist.com
1.5
Its concept isnt all that unique and its many twists and turns are far more predictable than it believes them to be. Edge Media Network
3.0
Accordingly, hes on crowd pleasing form here, serving up an appealing blend of charisma, attitude and unassailable integrity. Nerdly
4.5
It is incredibly intense. As a movie going experience it is so much fun... the narrative twist the audience is in on it before the characters. KCTV5 News at 9



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