"You're a sunny little sh*t, I'll give you that much."

16 Blocks - Bruce Willis, Mos Def, David Morse

Jack Mosely (Bruce Willis) is a New York City Cop not too far from retirement. He is about to clock out and is asked to transport a witness, Eddie Bunker (Mos Def), 16 blocks to the courthouse. The witness needs to be at the court house by 10:00 a.m. to give testimony before a Grand Jury. Begrudgingly, Jack takes the witness into his custody and proceeds to take Mr. Bunker to his appointment. What Jack does not realize is that Eddie is going to give testimony against New York City's finest, the NYPD. 

After a pit stop to pick up some booze, Jack realizes that he has taken on a deadly and life altering task. Can he trek the 16 blocks with the witness in tow in time?

I enjoyed this film. I like a good shoot 'em up cop film with a slight twist or two. Mos Def is a delight as a fast talking con with big dreams of starting over. Bruce Willis is excellent as the tired cop who is battling his conscience and his loyalties. Fun note the film keeps time between the time Eddie is picked up until the 10:00 a.m. deadline to arrive at the courthouse.

If you enjoy The Negotiator  you will enjoy this movie. Rent it or catch it on TV. You won't be disappointed.

"I love you but you have no idea what you're talking about."

Moonrise Kingdom - Frances McDormand, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Kara Hayward, Jared Gilman, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton. Directed by Wes Anderson.

Sam (Jared Gilman) and Suzy (Kara Hayward) are two odd ball 12 year olds.  Sam is an orphan attending a scout camp on the island of New Penzance.  Suzy is the oldest of three children who resides on the island.  The two are at odds with those who surround them.  The two concoct a plan to steal away together.

Sam is pursued by his scout master and troop.  Suzy is pursued by her estranged parents and the island's police officer.  While the two kids are on the lam, Sam's adopted parents determine that he is too much trouble and tell his scout master that he is no longer welcome at home. 

Also in the offing is an imminent storm.

I enjoyed this film. I really like Wes Anderson - he has a distinct style. This film is touching and funny. I normally am not a fan of child actors and yet these two leads were great.  The pace was great and the end was delightful.  This is a perfect summer movie.You likely can't watch this in the theater any more but I think it is worth the rent. Check it out.