I’m a big Bruce Willis fan, to be honest I love the action hero, Arnie, Sly, Willis, they are all way cool and great to watch on screen, for the majority they all hide some actual talent. With Willis it’s only now that we’re really starting to see it come through. So I’m excited about all his upcoming projects, one of which, 16 Blocks is quite intruiging.
The summary, from IMDB, suggests not just action, but also an insightful look into characters who are opposed to each other who come together through the movie. Then again, with Donner, it could just be action, but that’s no bad thing.
Based on a pitch by Richard Wenk, the mismatched buddy film follows a troubled NYPD officer who’s forced to take a happy, but down-on-his-luck witness 16 blocks from the police station to 100 Centre Street, although no one wants the duo to make it. The story is a redemptive tale for characters who are polar opposites. The cop, a dark guy and a heart attack waiting to happen, who is escorting this witness who is a 14-time loser with a sunny outlook.
Willis is up for the detective, we know that, but today from Variety through MovieWeb it is announced that Mos Def is in line for the witness. Good or bad choice? Does anyone think that Willis should be steering away from action nowadays and making more of his acting abilities?
