21 Bridges (2019)
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An embattled NYPD detective, is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him.
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... Andre Davis
... Frankie Burns
... Captain Matt McKenna
... Michael Trujillo
... Ray Jackson
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Andre Davis (Chadwick Boseman) is the NYPD detective tasked with the case of two criminals who kill several police officers during a drug heist. The deaths enrage an entire precinct, and the captain (J.K. Simmons) now has a bunch of trigger-happy cops thirsting for revenge. He decides to pair Andre with a DEA agent (Sienna Miller). But the incident also uncovers a conspiracy, and Andre doesn’t know whom to trust. He has just one night to solve the case and catch the killers before they escape the city of Manhattan.
Chadwick Boseman’s rendition of Andre Davis is intense, and the actor has a commanding on-screen presence as well. He continues to display a lot of range in his acting repertoire to prove, yet again, why he deserves to be a leading man. J.K. Simmons is perfectly cast as Captain McKenna, who makes you really care about why the police deaths matter so much to him and the rest of the cops. Sienna Miller is also impressive in a restrained performance as the DEA agent Frankie Burns. On the other side of the law, Taylor Kitsch and Stephan James make a strong pair. Kitsch plays Raymond Jackson, a sharpshooter who knows how to dispatch whoever is in his sights, and James plays Michael Trujillo, the brains of the operation, who needs to figure how to escape without getting arrested.
Although the plot is neither new nor inventive in any way, it has an interesting setup with perspectives from both sides of the law. Director Brian Kirk shoots the film, particularly the action, well enough to keep the pace engaging throughout. The screenplay has the potential to explore different motivations, but the film barely scratches the surface of its subject matter. If you’re familiar with the crime thriller genre, the chances are you’ll predict the outcome because we’ve seen this story play out many times before. Despite that, you’ll still enjoy ‘21 Bridges’, because the action combined with its competent cast and their performances make it highly watchable.
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Release Date:
2019-10-24
Run Time:
99 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
21 Bridges
Andre Davis (Chadwick Boseman) is the NYPD detective tasked with the case of two criminals who kill several police officers during a drug heist. The deaths enrage an entire precinct, and the captain (J.K. Simmons) now has a bunch of trigger-happy cops thirsting for revenge. He decides to pair Andre with a DEA agent (Sienna Miller). But the incident also uncovers a conspiracy, and Andre doesn’t know whom to trust. He has just one night to solve the case and catch the killers before they escape the city of Manhattan.
Chadwick Boseman’s rendition of Andre Davis is intense, and the actor has a commanding on-screen presence as well. He continues to display a lot of range in his acting repertoire to prove, yet again, why he deserves to be a leading man. J.K. Simmons is perfectly cast as Captain McKenna, who makes you really care about why the police deaths matter so much to him and the rest of the cops. Sienna Miller is also impressive in a restrained performance as the DEA agent Frankie Burns. On the other side of the law, Taylor Kitsch and Stephan James make a strong pair. Kitsch plays Raymond Jackson, a sharpshooter who knows how to dispatch whoever is in his sights, and James plays Michael Trujillo, the brains of the operation, who needs to figure how to escape without getting arrested.
Although the plot is neither new nor inventive in any way, it has an interesting setup with perspectives from both sides of the law. Director Brian Kirk shoots the film, particularly the action, well enough to keep the pace engaging throughout. The screenplay has the potential to explore different motivations, but the film barely scratches the surface of its subject matter. If you’re familiar with the crime thriller genre, the chances are you’ll predict the outcome because we’ve seen this story play out many times before. Despite that, you’ll still enjoy ‘21 Bridges’, because the action combined with its competent cast and their performances make it highly watchable.
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21 Bridges
Cast
... Andre Davis
... Frankie Burns
... Captain Matt McKenna
... Michael Trujillo
... Ray Jackson
... Deputy Chief Spencer
... Adi
... Bush
... Yolanda
... Hawk
... Antoine Mott
... Brad Gales
... Tom Cheever
... Young Vonetta Davis
... Leigh
... Leigh's Boyfriend
... Reverend
... Chemist
... Sgt. Butchco
... Press
... Kim
... Funeral Family Member
... Lipstick Spots
... Lt. Kelly
... Older Vonetta Davis
... LMSI Tech
... Cop
... Cop
... NYPD Officer (uncredited)
Crew
... Casting
... Costume Design
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Hairstylist
... Director of Photography
... Producer
... Producer
... Foley Artist
... Producer
... Screenplay
... Art Direction
... Sound Effects Editor
... Set Costumer
... ADR Mixer
... Foley Mixer
... Director
... Stunt Coordinator
... Stunt Coordinator
... Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Makeup Department Head
... Production Design
... Set Decoration
... Stunt Coordinator
... Editor
... Set Decorating Coordinator
... Still Photographer
... ADR Editor
... Key Costumer
... Foley Artist
... Dialogue Editor
... Property Master
... Screenplay
... Story
... Gaffer
... Camera Operator
... Producer
... Makeup Designer
... Unit Publicist
... Hair Department Head
... First Assistant Editor
... Camera Operator
... ADR Mixer
... Online Editor
... Script Supervisor
... Costume Supervisor
... Art Department Coordinator
... Sound Designer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... First Assistant "B" Camera
... Steadicam Operator
... Script Supervisor
... Makeup Artist
... Foley Editor
... Costume Supervisor
... Sound Mixer
... Assistant Sound Editor
... Construction Coordinator
... Costumer
... Lighting Programmer
... Set Dresser
... Sound Mixer
... Key Rigging Grip
... Key Grip
... Choreographer
... Electrician
... Set Costumer
... Music Supervisor
... Sound Effects Editor
... ADR Recordist
... Aerial Camera
... Foley Mixer
... ADR Mixer
... Conceptual Illustrator
... Storyboard Artist
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Production Coordinator
... Art Direction
... Costumer
... Casting Associate
... Key Grip
... Aerial Coordinator
... Storyboard Artist
... Production Secretary
... Gaffer
... Set Decoration Buyer
... Original Music Composer
... Drone Pilot
... Assistant Sound Editor
... Colorist
... Camera Operator
... Set Designer
... Set Dresser
... Digital Intermediate Colorist
... Extras Casting
... Extras Casting
... Foley Mixer
... First Assistant Camera
... Foley Mixer
... Music Coordinator
... Foley Mixer
... Electrician
... Digital Imaging Technician
... Camera Operator
... Foley Recordist
... Travel Coordinator
... Digital Imaging Technician
... Production Executive
... Producer
... Production Executive
... Set Dresser
... Rigging Grip
... Costumer
... Tailor
... Production Secretary
... Electrician
... Electrician
... First Assistant "A" Camera
... Set Dresser
... Digital Imaging Technician
... ADR Recordist
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Storyboard Artist
... Camera Operator
... Drone Pilot
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... Electrician
... First Assistant "A" Camera
... First Assistant "C" Camera
... Rigging Gaffer
... Costume Assistant
... Costume Coordinator
... Costume Supervisor
... Costumer
... Set Costumer
... Mix Technician
... CG Supervisor
... Compositing Supervisor
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... First Assistant Editor
... Music Editor
... Pilot
... Production Coordinator
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