Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
3.5/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 05/25/2024
Bigger, bolder, and more compelling than the sum of its parts, this shoe-string early John Carpenter thriller is just as great if not better than some of the big-budget blockbusters of the same era.
Rating of
3/4
Indyfreak - wrote on 08/03/2022
Micro-budget action thriller that still packs a whallop and some scenes still remain shocking;especially the senseless murder of a young girl. Director John Carpenter does a very good job keeping the plot suspenseful.
Rating of
2.5/4
Oldpinkdogbar - wrote on 06/30/2021
Pretty entertaining action movie. The main characters were all fairly interesting, but the plot and antagonists really needed some more development.
Rating of
2.5/4
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 08/26/2013
This reviewer would be part of the minority who thinks this was a really good film. Lacks sufficient character development, had a monotonous soundtrack, and fair acting. Screenplay was wonderful with lines: "There are no heroes anymore, Bishop. Just men who follow orders." "You should always tell the truth. Even a little white lie can sometimes trip a man up." and "Maybe your luck will change." The action sequences and violence was well emphasized but the editing could have been better. Overall, Assault on Precinct 13 is much like a b-movie which lacks a solid plot but makes a point for its efforts.
Rating of
3.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 12/04/2011
Really cool low-budget action film. Still one of Carpenter's best.
