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District 13: Ultimatum
Banlieue 13 - Ultimatum
2009 101 min France R 18+
★6.7
Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Patrick Alessandrin
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Description
Damien and Leito return to District 13 on a mission to bring peace to the troubled sector that is controlled by five different gang bosses, before the city’s secret services take drastic measures to solve the problem.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$36,136
Worldwide:
$14.1M
Starring
Cyril Raffaelli
Actor
David Belle
Actor
Philippe Torreton
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Banlieue 13: Ultimatum is generally viewed as a watchable but derivative sequel that struggles to replicate the impact of the original. While fans of the genre appreciate the continued commitment to practical stunt work and kinetic energy, many critics find the plot redundant and the narrative stakes uninspired.
| Direction | The film delivers high-quality, practical stunt work and creative fight choreography that distinguishes it from CGI-heavy Hollywood blockbusters. | |
| Acting | The core dynamic between leads David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli remains the central draw for fans of parkour and martial arts. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is widely criticized for being a repetitive and naive recycling of the original film's premise without adding meaningful stakes. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the parkour and action sequences are divided; some praise the relentless drive and inventiveness, while others feel the leads have lost their youthful agility and find the stunts less impressive than the first film. | |
| Ending | The ending is considered a weak point, with many viewers finding it ambiguous, unsatisfying, or absurdly orchestrated. |