Escape from New York

USA 1981, 99 minutes
Dir. John Carpenter
Rating: [R16]
Genres: Science Fiction, Cult / Futurism, Prison

Feat. Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Harry Dean Stanton

Aroview: 1997 New York is a huge maximum-security prison where the President's plane just happens to crash! Futuristic actioner notable for its sardonic humour and lowlife characters.

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5 stars (Exceptional) One of the all-time best sci-fi films, with a similar feel to Blade Runner: dark comedy elements, a gritty and strange world falling apart, and tough guy Kurt Russell. ~Tom H
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3 stars (Good Enough) Without meaning to be derogatory this is a classy B cast. The great set designs and lack of lighting add to the depressive atmosphere of the screenplay. You get the feeling that this film will hang around for quite a while yet. ~Tubbs
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3 stars (Good Enough) For a movie with such huge reputation and influence, this sure runs out of steam early. Some great individual scenes and atmosphere, but needs more energy and narrative drive. ~Pearce