Title: GOTTA SMOKE?
Review: One of Carpenter's earliest films 'Assault on Precinct 13' is an early attempt of a future going crazy story like 'Mad Max' or 'Escape From New York.' Set in the not so distant future, (the film was made in '76) all the gangs of L.A. have united into a huge organization and stolen a large supply of weapons. With the police on red alert, a soon to be shut down station comes under siege and a single cop, some death row prisoners, and a secretary are forced to defend the building from seemingly countless gangsters. The plot is paper thin, but fast paced, gun toting action and an intense score by Carpenter compensate well. Casting was done well though I only found one character (Wilson) truely relatable. But 'Assault on Precinct 13' is a story meant to be just enjoyed, not intensively dwelt on. So if your looking for a good time without having to strain your brain, this flick is definitely worth a check.
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