Assault on Precinct 13 Review - Off The Shelf Reviews

[@oskar_oskarewicz]

2:16 "In England, I'm a horror movie director. In Germany, I'm a filmmaker. In the US, I'm a bum." - John Carpenter

[@kensteinmetz880]

Not in my eyes...

[@DeeTeaDee]

He made some stinkers but when he hit the mark. Boy did he fcking hit it!

[@blackhill6426]

Carpenter in his prime was an absolute genius . Napoleon Wilson ranks alongside Snake Plissken as my two favourite anti heroes in film . It’s got a couple of problems but still one of my favourite of classic Carpenter .

[@oskar_oskarewicz]

Napoleon Wilson has to be one of the best and most overlooked anti heros of all time! Such a cool dude! RIP Darwin Joston.

[@stevebarnes8368]

Gary's face when Iain said "some people didn't like 'Big Trouble in Little China'" still has me chuckling ten minutes later. This channel is just great for reviews.

[@renemies78]

Growing up and living in East Los Angeles, I have no idea where John Carpenter got the idea for a "cholo" being some blood ritual or whatever that was. A "cholo" in the hood is just slang for a gang member. Every time I watch those scenes I laugh hysterically but like you guys stated, this movie is a classic. It's a shame the two stars Darwin Joston and Laurie Zimmer didn't do anymore leading roles after this film. They were both amazing but will never be forgotten because of this movie. Great review guys.

[@sobrev1viente]

In some parts of Mexico cholo, apart from being slang for gang member or thug, it's a style of clothing

[@ciscopuentes4924]

Agreed. I grew in in El Monte and I wonder if that ghetto was shot in Compton way back before it got bad.

[@volusize]

I only know what a cholo is because of the mcgregor vs diaz press conference 😅😅😅😅

[@LeanderNadeltanz]

OUTSTANDING CHOICE, GENTLEMEN!!! PLEASE DO THE ENTIRE JOHN-CARPENTER-CATALOGUE RIGHT NOW!!! And your astonishing reviews on Carpenter-movies you already did, just re-review them again!!! Keep up with your insightful work!!!

[@rosemaryfarell5264]

Darwin Jostin and Austin Stoker should have been huge.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Like 80% of all John Carpenter's work it ages well as it was written well it was shot well, and it has great tone. This is in my top 5 to 7 he ever did and the wife and I and some friends watch it 2 or 3 times a year. Loved Fishburne in the remake but the original is still key. I relish you young men bringing the classics to the NEW (read very young 16 to 25) audience coming up so they can find these classics and HOPEFULLY fall in love with them or these will all be forgotten.

[@chrisdyer5074]

OTSR, hands down top reviewers online. Consistently excellent content, delivered consistently. 👊👊

[@pete_lind]

No long references to the 2005 remake of this movie .. L Fishburne as Martin Bishop in 1976 its Ethan Bishop and other names dont match either .

[@tarn2992]

Man you guys deserve more attention you're really great reviewers and are really funny

[@krissymarklewis1793]

I rewatched this last week, great movie. I was surprised at how well it stands up.

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

Don't forget a young Kim Catrall in Big Trouble in Little China? I never considered before but the ghosts in The Fog are also out to avenge the six?

[@TheVardon90]

To me this is probably the earliest example of a badass female character. Before Sigourney Weaver & Linda Hamilton, this was probably the first & overlooked example of a strong female action hero.

[@behindthescenesphotos5133]

Modesty Blaise? Hannie Caulder? Nyoka? Jean Arthur in The Plainsman?

[@eightykakes15]

I love how Three Six Mafia used a lot of John Carpenter music as their samples. The pair fit well.

[@CBlixk6300]

U know greatest group in the world and the history of rap

[@youtubeme7195]

At the time of the movie, there WAS a trend of using ice cream trucks as drug distribution centers. The most famous is the Ice cream truck wars in england, but it had already been going on in NY and california.

[@rossbach451]

Thank you for pointing out Laurie Zimmer's performance. I have pointed out to my son that Leigh is a depiction of the perfect woman. I saw this movie shortly after it came out, and was just blown away. Even as a kid I knew Leigh was something special, but the overall message of few standing against many stayed with me as well. And Rio Bravo has a stunning Angie Dickinson.

[@vuetoob3983]

Here in Americar we have a big outlet store called Wal-Mart and they have a $3.00 DVD bin with older movies. I bought this today on the low, low to watch over and over since I missed watching it in the cinemar.

[@paulineplittlelady]

ITA - love this movie - one of my favorite scenes is when Leigh gives Napoleon the cigarette and then waits and makes him ask for the light - lol...perfect.

[@jamessiddle7389]

Great review fellas, revisiting his movies, starting with Assault, usually start with my favourite Halloween, he has a knack of making you feel the underlying undertones of his film's, The Thing "paranoia" The Fog "foreboding" and so on... Masterful directing on every level, on hardly any budget, all of his film's are classics.

[@mrg3241]

At first, I thought Romero the white warlord was a young Michael Biehn. Also, Laurie Zimmer is an awesome 70's female badass in this movie.

[@Madbandit77]

Frank Doubleday, who passed away some years ago, is the father of Portia Doubleday who was a regular on the cybercrime series "Mr. Robot".

[@metroidxme6470]

YES FINALLY!!! My favorite Carpenter film of all time! You guys are awesome :) Edit: Also I heard this was Hans Zimmer's favorite soundtrack of all time. Darwin Joston was in also David Lynch's Eraserhead too ;)

[@bobbiholmes2274]

The only thing I have to say is........ my son was late to school this morning and it’s your fault!😂😂😂😂

[@thomaskphillips2582]

"And I m Gary" the laughter of the viewers!

[@psymongodden]

Going to sit in my chair and watch this review... Problem is I don't sit in chairs as well as I used to!

[@fahadabdull1949]

My favorite movie of all time

[@JokermanUno]

AYYYYYY that framed Jock Joker art in the back. I got a lithograph in my room signed by ole boy when he came to NYCC!

[@binnybros]

he signed my cgc copy and did a catwoman sketch for my daughter, such a nice guy

[@destynova4512]

Awesome underrated movie. The remakes was a hot pile of crap compared to this gem. Edit: also don't get why you guys have such low subs, you guys are definitely better than most the reviewers on YT. Shout out from America.

[@alexjacobsen8487]

5:14 I’m almost waiting for blondie to break out with “sweet child o mine” 😂

[@Galantski]

_I thought you'd feel that way, Garry. You were the only one that could've gotten to that blood. We'll do you last._ 5:27

[@iyona14granturismogt6gtspo7]

Nancy Keyes from the Fog,Halloween 1& 3 is in the precinct guys! You forgot one of Carpenter's main alum.

[@jamestyer8294]

And Kim richards the older sister of kyle richards who played Lindsey in Halloween 1978

[@jamestyer8294]

Fun fact to kim richards played along side with donald pleasence in escape from witch Mountain

[@nigeldonaldson1647]

As you played that...snake like music, it by itself is VERY effective already, & suits the film so well, on the rare occasions a Director is able to write his own soundtrack music he KNOWS what he wants & suites the story best as is the case here. ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 was an almost unique film, something very different believable, with great suspence and action, very well made on a low budget, it's difficult to tell a violent dark story without it being depressing or in bad taste but Carpenter manages to do that here, and the characters have great charisma to.

[@Truthteller58-z3c]

This movie reminds me of prince of darkness another movie by John carpenter I love Carpenter movies they are masterpieces of film making .

[@behindthescenesphotos5133]

I know too much about how loud silencers are to accept the idea no one heard the gunfire (they also wouldn't work on revolvers). The hero even has a line about how there was only the sound of glass breaking. A silenced .223/5.56 is louder than a jackhammer. Edit: Plenty of movies are unrealistic with silencers, this one just bugs me because of how wrong it is.

[@johndavidson8703]

Hi from the states. Just found your channel and subbed. Had me rolling....great review. Cheers!

[@G_Elektrik]

For a director most known by horror movies carpenter have aproach many generes and even in his early films you see he have a vision and a good history to tell, from this movie until his latest movies is noticeable he want to be grounded, the script amd cinematography have something to say and directly or subjectively is making a comentary on society, this one been very diferent to his next movies still have a compelling setting and characters and is as memorable as any carpenter film and show that at that early he was a good composer and filmmaker

[@bentramer682]

Ive waited for this video for so long it's 1:30 am over here however

[@alberttorres5157]

Once again you guys don't disappoint. Awesome review 👏

[@jayhinds7547]

Great review this morning guys, very insightful 👌👊

[@Zippee2020]

Why did I get rid of this dvd when I was having a clear out?! Just bought it and watched it again, such a classic movie and an essential addition to everyone’s collection,? Thanks for another great review guys,it inspired me to buy this again

[@elguitarTom]

Can you review Death Machine?

[@IanCrosdale]

Laurie Zimmer was a good actress and portray her character well ,wish she was in more movies

[@SoulSignal]

Damn, it has been way too long since I've seen this classic. Your write up was perfect, great work guys. Maybe I was wrong about Napoleon. I always thought he was a classic Carpenter antihero but the actor for me didn't compel me at the time, can't wait to rewatch and see how I feel about it. Last thing, this movie is made by the nihilistic synth music, just the stuff of legend. Carpenter is one of the greatest auteurs imo, movies aren't like this anymore.

[@barrydalgarno6564]

God, this is such a good film. Carpenter is my all-time favourite filmmaker and this just an absolute masterclass in tension. With regards the remake, I actually really like it. I think it does plenty to justify its existence. And given how much of a fan of Carpenter I am, I was utterly relieved at how much I enjoyed the 2005 iteration.

[@paulmcdonough1093]

utter shite the remake

[@AubreyTheKing]

I'm a John Carpenter fan, and I still haven't seen this film yet. And I have heard it was good. Even though I haven't seen the film yet, I did hear about the little girl getting shot. I was like, Damn! John Carpenter had balls to do that. I'll have to get down and see this film one day! Great review!

[@horrorfanandy4647]

It’s still quite shocking in all honesty, the moment just happens, and the story progresses, there’s no fanfare just one suppressed gunshot. With that being said (and I know she’s a little girl, so we’ll cut her some slack) her acting is as horrific as the scene itself. “I wanted Vanilla Twist.” in one of the most monotone voices I’ve ever heard, and that’s coming from someone who sounds completely flat in their pronunciation in almost every conversation.

[@harveyhalloway]

That theme & that soundtrack...

[@miikasuominen3845]

Even before I watch this. One of my favorites, of Carpenter movies. Love it! P. S. And the tune got a "second life" (not that it needs it, as of my opinion, but as a child of that time...) by Bomb The Bass and was featured in Xenon 2: Megablast... Didn't really like the game, but tune was (is) still great and gripping!

[@Emulous79]

I remember seeing the movie after the game and going "Hey! They stole it!" lol

[@terryshakespeare4915]

Gotta do they live now

[@mattmidgley4275]

Awesome review guys, this is one of the few carpenter films I haven’t revisited often but I will now. OTSR 🤙🤙

[@stillhammered3060]

The theme song for this movie is one of my favorite tracks on my John Carpenter playlist.

[@12GaugeLeadSalad]

I caught this movie late one night on Turner Classic Movies. Liked it enough to buy it on Blu-ray. The music was one major reason I enjoyed this film.

[@abdulhouser]

27:03, sounds like a musical beat.

[@yodatrucker420]

I watched assault on precinct 13 this last weekend both the original and remake loved both of them.

[@Jay-mu4xl]

Oh yes it's Thursday! And this film rocks!, gonna hit pause and get cleaned up and watch this with a big cuppa tea! Thanks guys! #shelfLife 👊

[@tjenahoj]

I had actually seen this movie a few times before you guys opened my eyes of how great it was! I have the remake lined up, but have not seen it yet.

[@PhantomTales]

THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING!!!

[@UnCreativeDeconstructionism]

I love john carpenter films, I wish he was more appreciated back in the day. I'm grateful he chose to be a director either way. Hell, when my little girl grows up I'll show her some of my favorite films of his. *anyways !Turn Up¡*

[@solomonkain]

I agree with you chaps all the way on this. An absolute classic.

[@KaDOHC_]

Criminally under rated

[@martinradcliffe4798]

Nice job. One of my favourite films of all time.

[@jamesbrooking1287]

The girl who got shot in this is the real life sister of the girl who gets babysitted by Laurie in halloween

[@Madbandit77]

Kim Richards: Assault On Precinct 13. Kyle Richards: Halloween.

[@battleelf6523]

IN FAIRNESS THE KILLER THOUGHT SHE SAID, "I WANTED VANILLA TWIST, BEOTCH!" EITHER WAY IT WAS THE FUNNIEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN.

[@johnpatz8395]

I’ve always loved this film, but I didn’t think Lee was cold, I thought the actress was insanely stoned while making this film

[@Grandmastergav86]

It's not that things are touchy, certain groups are pushing division, namely those which claim to be "progressive".

[@retroworld8090]

You guys should have 500k subs. Great review. I luv Carpenter as well 😊

[@crowntheempire9175]

OTSR have you guys seen The Orphan Killer? Or Laid to rest? I'd love to see you guys do those movies!

[@jadelquiz9886]

One of my favorite film scores!!!

[@thelastghost]

Just watched it again for probably 10th time. So chuffed you have reviewed this given how bit of fans of JC you both are.

[@raymondnewton2388]

All that open ground, a snipers kill zone.

[@joannesuzieburlison7128]

This was great!! Now i really want to see it, i didnt realize it was a capenter film. Hes iconic

[@christermyrberg3661]

Speaking of John Carpenter you should definitely do Escape From New York & Escape From L.A.

[@gowkie3940]

My second favorite Carpenter film.

[@salliewagenblatt5188]

Wished we'd found out why napoleon got his name or if the person he'd killed was accidental or intentional.

[@kensteinmetz880]

Good review Jay and Silent Bob...I love Carpenter...

[@Madbandit77]

Gary looks NOTHING like Jay. 🤣🤣🤣

[@rosemaryfarell5264]

I first saw Escape from new york on bbc 2 also. Musta bn about 1992 on Alex Coxs Videodrome.

[@davidabbott7270]

I would say my top three John Carpenter movies are the thing escape from New York and assault on precinct 13.

[@bawse1319]

I'd love to see a review for road warrior

[@tecumsehcristero]

I love that you guys love John Carpenter movies as much as I do

[@mehvil5620]

One of my favs from carpenter

[@bradforddillman7671]

I met Tony Burton years ago, and I asked him if he could guess my favorite movie of his. I was thinking “ The Shining”, and he guessed “Assault.” It’s a toss-up really. A great guy, great film!

[@ROLLINTHUNDERNUMBER1]

He wasn't in the Shining

[@bradforddillman7671]

@@ROLLINTHUNDERNUMBER1 look again

[@ROLLINTHUNDERNUMBER1]

It was a different actor his name was Scatman Crothers

[@bradforddillman7671]

@@ROLLINTHUNDERNUMBER1 for the love of god, look again

[@tecumsehcristero]

This is one of my favorite movies

[@loudogwalker1601]

Really enjoyed your review 😊 I think The Human League might have watched this film before writing Being Bolied, the theme tune sounds a bit similar 🤔

[@Krylovix]

Sick review!!

[@DeeTeaDee]

I love this film so much. Always have since I was little

[@wfkernea]

hey Iain and Gary can you guys review Big Bad Wolf from 2006? love your videos guys

[@RobloxYTSTUDIOS]

Another carpenter classic just like the thing I stumbled onto this on bbc 2 late night and was hooked one of my favourites, and I saw the remake at the cinema and was glad it took some elements from the original but was also it’s own movie

[@professorrubickmagusgrandi7909]

Amazed that they had the balls to kill a kid. They acknowledged racial issues, but didn't make them important. At one moment they said "no one hear because of the silencers", then they used unsilenced guns, which I thought was a plot hole, but then they address it and make the idea central to the tension. Great movie, apart from some of the action scenes looking a little bit stiff.

[@edisonlima4647]

The music is absurdly catchy. I fell in love with it a few years before watching the film. I think this is a great small movie.

[@thefractalcurve5462]

Love this channel.

[@michaelnicely4102]

The into music makes me think of metal gear solid

[@bonniescott6470]

Love this movie one of the best 👍

[@carterweyandt1666]

Can you review the new critters reboot

[@RevokCronenberg]

Hey Iain. Did you go see John Carpenter when he was here in the UK touring his music? Sounds like that was your sort of gig.

[@TimedRevolver]

I like both versions. Each one is best viewed in a certain mindset.

[@PaoloLery]

I always thought that Napoleon was winding the cop up on the bus when he told the preacher story. As in, he obviously just made it up but as the cop didn't buy it he came clean with "I thought it was pretty good." Funny line.

[@pablohanc]

I saw this when I was a teenager, having already seem the fog, escape from new York and Halloween. I love it.

[@NelsonStJames]

Caught this on HBO way back when cable had just become a thing. This was the film that brought John Carpenter onto my radar, where he's remained ever since. I probably started watching partly out of boredom, and the fact that movies without interruption all day long with no rating restrictions to a kid was a novel thing, but when he shoots that girl 16 y/o me was like, "never seen anything like that before". That scene would still be shocking today if not moreso to this current easily triggered audience. The film never slowed down after that, and kept me engaged the entire length of the film.

[@twistedleads6064]

Snowpiercer please

[@TheBeird]

“Left out again. Life just seems to pass us by don’t it?”

[@jamestyer8294]

Hello gary and Iian the ice cream girl is kim richards the older sister of kyle richards who played lindsey in Halloween

[@chriskrausesmovie]

already saw this video...last yr...is this a reupload