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Escape From L.A. (1996)

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Reviews Counted:43

Fresh:25

Rotten:18

Average Rating:5.6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: When John Carpenter and Kurt Russell teamed up for this sequel to ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, the idea was to kick butt and have fun. They do just that in ESCAPE FROM L.A., an explosive film that... When John Carpenter and Kurt Russell teamed up for this sequel to ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, the idea was to kick butt and have fun. They do just that in ESCAPE FROM L.A., an explosive film that recalls the classic original in all the best ways. Infamous adventurer Snake Plissken gets another raw deal when he is forced to rescue the President's daughter from the new prison island of Los Angeles. Mayhem ensues as Snake goes about his mission, leaving a wake of destruction behind him. Lighter and more tongue in cheek than the original, ESCAPE FROM L.A. provides loud, violent fun for both the fans of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK as well as newcomers to the films. There are great cameos provided by Peter Fonda, Bruce Campbell, Pam Grier and many more that give the film an extra layer of entertainment. Great special effects are a given in Carpenter films, and this one is no exception. ESCAPE FROM L.A. is fun fare from a master filmmaker. [More]

Starring: Kurt Russell, Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda

Starring: Kurt Russell, Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, George Corraface, A.J. Langer, Cliff Robertson, Pam Grier, Valeria Golino, Peter Jason, Michelle Forbes, Paul Bartel, Bruce Campbell, Robert Carradine

Director: John Carpenter

Director: John Carpenter

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Dec 15, 1998

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Escape from L.A. finds Carpenter in a playful mood.

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07/30/07
Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com
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06/23/07
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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01/26/06
Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out

A dreadful belated sequel to the entertaining Escape From New York. Perfectly epitomizes how Carpenter's skills have eroded since his late '70s, early '80s heyday.

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01/23/06
Chuck O'Leary
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04/09/05
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

Diverting for the 100 minutes it runs, but once they're up, it is instantly forgettable.

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12/11/04
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

A deliciously campy send-up of everything we love to hate about the Left Coast and the entertainment biz.

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05/03/04
Martin Scribbs
Martin Scribbs
Low IQ Canadian

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01/06/04
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

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10/10/03
Rebecca Murray
Rebecca Murray
About.com

No review available.

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07/24/03
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

Sequels have reached an all-time low

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07/11/03
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Film Threat

Self-conscious sequel is a wipe-out.

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07/06/03
Gerry Shamray
Gerry Shamray
Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

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05/20/03
Leonard Schwarz
Leonard Schwarz
Palo Alto Weekly
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05/08/03
Washington Post
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I don’t think most people gave ESCAPE FROM L.A. enough credit when it first came out ... Every bit as cheesy as I remember – but also a lot more fun!

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04/16/03
Brian Mckay
Brian Mckay
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03/16/03
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

When you have Bruce Campbell as an evil L.A. plastic surgeon, you know you're in for great fun.

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02/27/03
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
San Francisco Examiner

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02/13/03
Dragan Antulov
Dragan Antulov
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Less a sequel than a really crappy remake!

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01/09/03
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times

Enjoyable in a playful way

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10/24/02
Desson Thomson
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Washington Post
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