With a new site comes a slew of new articles, and Netflix Hidden Gems is no different. Owning an Xbox 360 and a Netflix subscriber, I have found myself burrowing through the selections that are available to me via streaming, and I find myself adding all sorts of stuff. This series will cover some of the neat finds that we come across on Netflix for Instant Streaming. One thing to remember: streaming titles don’t always stay available for streaming, so be aware that you might end up having to rent the physical disc instead.
As for my Netflix Hidden Gem this week, I am pointing out a great parkour flick called B13, also known as Banlieue 13. Some have confused the new District 9 movie, but the two could not be farther apart in regard to story.
B13, tells the story of a police agent, and a criminal as they are paired together in an attempt to locate a bomb that had been stolen from the French government and acquired by crime lords in the slum known as B13. While the plot is not all that interesting at first, a few twists along the way have the police agent questioning the motive of the bomb theft, and wondering if there is more to this than he is being told by his bosses.
The real story in B13 however, are its mind boggling parkour/combat sequences. As you watch them, you find yourself getting entranced by the ballet that is perfomed by the many characters in B13 as they perform their wall running magic. Watching this film is similar to watching a live action version of Mirror’s Edge if you are looking for a solid comparison.
Check out B13 and let us know if we are spot on the money, or just full of it. To add B13 to your Netflix queue, follow this link.
