Escape from L.A.

 (1996)

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I don't think there's a better movie describing today's atmosphere in America and you can easily forget Escape From New York cause its political themes are pretty much restrained. Also Escape From L.A. is kind of timeless in a way... Full review
snake's back
Oct 09, 2004
anandblr - imdb.com
SNAKE'S BACK!!!!! in the real world, its been almost a generation since snake got out of new york... but some things just don't change... snake's still the meanest baddest dude out there.i don't know why this film was received as... Full review
Better than the First
Sep 02, 2004
Party-Boy - imdb.com
This is one of my favorite movies ever. The political and social commentary is great and Kurt Russell as Snake is just the best anti-hero in cinema history. This movie is less gritty and more fun than the first and... Full review
one of the most audacious films of the 90's
Aug 27, 2004
chambara8112 - imdb.com
At first i love both Escape films but this film is the real proof what Carpenter movies are really about and that's the story. It reminds me the fact that those who constantly complains about EFLA didn't get even Escape... Full review
Entertaining Follow Up
Jul 21, 2004
The_Void - imdb.com
Escape from LA follows almost exactly the same plotline as Escape from New York; A city has become a colony for criminals, something gets lost in the city, the government don't have anyone but Snake Plissken that is able to... Full review
greatest movie ever
Jun 06, 2004
- imdb.com
When I saw escape from New York starring Kurt Russel I thought that they could never begin to make a better movie than what i had just seen. The amazing special effects were exhilarating and got my heart racing. When... Full review
Best Ending Ever ! ! !
May 16, 2004
Gibdos - imdb.com
So, recently if seen this amazing movie again, sitting on my couch and listening to this incredible genius made music. I really don't know, why most of the people prefer Escape from N.Y. When I first saw N.Y. it really... Full review
A real good movie
Aug 05, 2003
sharifi14 - imdb.com
I'm not sure how many may agree with me, but I think that this film is really good. I bought it for £5 on some special offer sale, and this movie is well worth the price. First time I saw it,... Full review
Greatest movie of all time
Jun 09, 2002
ThePreacher - imdb.com
This is one of the best movies for anyone because if you like cheasy action movies with one liners then you'll love this, but if you're like me and think that action comedys like this are just pure pieces of... Full review
Snake is Back, baby
Jan 24, 1999
Shawn Watson - imdb.com
This movie is very unfairly under-rated. Just because when it came out America was in a feel good phase with the 1996 Olympics and the release of Independence Day. A lot of people have criticized the visual effects but the... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Aug 09, 1996
Newsday
With much humor and high adventure, " John Carpenter 's Escape From L.A." brilliantly imagines a Dante-esque vision of the City of Angels 17 years from now as a hell on Earth, all but destroyed--and made an island--by a 9.6 earthquake in 1998. As an island, L.A. has become the ideal dumping ground not only for criminals but anyone deemed not conforming to the rigid dictates of the fascist regime of the U.S. President for Life ( Cliff Robertson ), a leader of the extreme religious right voted into power whe ... Full Review
| Aug 09, 1996
moviesonline.ca
ESCAPE FROM L.A. is fun fare from a master filmmaker. They do just that in ESCAPE FROM L.A., an explosive film that recalls the classic original in all the best ways. ... Full Review
| Aug 09, 1996
San Francisco Chronicle
The movie is so cleverly entrenched in its sardonic style that Russell's toughest act must have been keeping a straight face. Underneath the film's ``hey dude'' attitude, ``Escape From L.A.'' is surprisingly effective in picturing a former nirvana clenched in the twisted rubble of its own excess. ... Full Review

eFilmCritic.com
he invites contempt for his own plot.....Shamelessly Xeroxing the basic story of the 1981 film, it breaks little ground..... ... Full Review

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