Banlieue 13 (2004)

Director: Pierre Morel

Cast: Cyril Raffaelli as Capt. Damien Tomaso, David Belle as Leïto, Tony D'Amario as K2, Bibi Naceri as Taha Bemamud (as Larbi Naceri), Dany Verissimo as Lola, François Chattot as Krüger, Nicolas Woirion as Corsini, Patrick Olivier as Le colonel, Samir Guesmi as Jamel, Jérôme Gadner as K2 boy 1, Tarik Boucekhine as Yoyo (para 1), Grégory Jean as Para 2, Warren Zavatta as Para 3, Dominique Dorol as Cerbère Taha, Ludovic Berthillot as Le gros mercenaire

i just saw an advanced screening of this in l.a. for this organization
genart. This movie from the very beginning is very captivating with the
smooth shots that flow and literally "jump" with the characters is
amazing. it keeps you in the movie the whole time and the action scenes
are the most unique i've seen since matrix, but a whole lot cooler. the
movie is in french and has subtitles but actually adds to the movies
authenticity and cool factor. its great hearing the actors speak in
their native languages and it ends up making you want to learn french.
the two leads are quite the french hotties and martial arts masters.
its a simple enough plot with some twists to it. and less than 90
minutes its well worth your money. i plan on owning this once its out
on DVD and definitely am waiting to see it again in theatres when it
does come out. i'm not an action movie buff at all but this movie
definitely kept my attention with the quick wit and humor from the
characters and the quick but focused action. it was really mindboggling
stunts that i kept saying ohmigod to. so definitely well worth a watch
and recommendation to your friends.