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B-13 and Brick Mansions


By now I imagine most fans know that the more recent "Brick Mansions" with Paul Walker is based on the same Luc Besson script, but has a different director and is set in Detroit. As such, while the overall story arc is much the same, and many of the characters are the same, there are also a number of significant differences. Enough differences to make "Brick Mansions" a worthwhile viewing even for those of us who have seen B-13. For me two major positive differences are better cinematography and a much more aggressive sound track, two things I value in movies.

Which is better? Depends on your own perspective and what you like in a movie. "Brick Mansions" stars Paul Walker and is in English, with more interesting action scenes. For many that will make it preferable. But for those who say "Brick Mansions" is an inferior remake, take that with a grain of salt because it is not inferior in any way. For the purists who say the movie did not need to be remade, I'd counter that neither movie needed to be made in the first place. It is entertainment, not a cure for cancer.

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I can honestly say that the original was the superior version. I will admit that when I saw "Brick Mansions" in theaters, I was honestly not too crazy about it. I then went home and put on "District B13" and enjoyed a lot more.

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i once bought a Gucci product when i went to visit italy. i also bought the same product in China market place and it looked like the one in italy, it felt the same,..but the quality just wasn't good enough and it wasn't strong enough. that is what brick mansions is like.

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