John Carpenter's Escape From L.A. (1996)

Product Details: John Carpenter's Escape From L.A. (1996)

Edition:

DVD . See other editions

MPAA Rating:

R

Release Date:

12/15/1999

UPC:

097363324928

Directed by:

John Carpenter

Featuring:

Kurt Russell, A.J. Langer, Steve Buscemi. See all cast

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Synopsis: John Carpenter's Escape From L.A. (1996)

Synopis: 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.

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Features: John Carpenter's Escape From L.A. (1996)

Features: DVD Features:

Region 1 Encoding
Keep Case
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - English
Dolby Surround - French
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection

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User Reviews: John Carpenter's Escape From L.A.

1. Escape from viewing

   , June 19, 2000
   Reviewer: yurxtrot - See all yurxtrot's reviews

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   1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this John Carpenter's Escape From L.A. review helpful Escape From LA is more potboiler hogwash straight from the bowels of Hollywood.
   What is nothing more than a B-Movie vehicle for Kurt Russell is also what is accelerating his decline in credibility as an actor.
   
   Some appallingly stupid scenes (among many!): The basketball challenge and the surfing.
   
   Idea for next installment:
   Escape from Wretched and Brainless Filmmaking ...

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2. Escape from L.A. Worthy Sequel

   , March 21, 2003
   Reviewer: HandySolo - See all HandySolo's reviews

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   Just as good as the first movie if not a little better. Star's Bruce Campbell as a mad plastic surgeon who wants too take snakes good eye lol. It's a decent Carpenter movie in the genre.

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