21 Bridges Review

“21 Bridges” follows Andre Davis (Chadwick Boseman), a determined NYPD defective. Scarred by the death of his father, Davis patrols the streets, hoping to improve the community at large. When two crooks murder a squad of police officers, Davis takes the case, setting up a deadly scenario. After closing every bridge in Manhattan, Davis digs deep, finding a ring of corruption that is connected to his colleagues. Even with a sloppy start, director Brian Kirk’s film is a fine source of entertainment, complete with strong performances and stable craftsmanship.

After an awkwardly-written scene that focuses on Andre and Internal Affairs, the story sets into motion. Kirk, ( a filmmaker man widely known for his work on “Game of Thrones” and “Penny Dreadful”) shows great promise on the big screen, giving the film a tight sense of colorfulness. The creative locations pile on one another, providing us with a polished, frantic look at New York’s underbelly.

When the film slows down, the ensuing interactions enter a clear void of obviousness. We see the events transpire, then we are forced to hear police speculation. Unsurprisingly, these cinematic retreads stall the narrative in many places. Thankfully, Kirk makes sure that every interaction is relatively concise.

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