Review of The Escape (2018) by Mauro L — 04 Dec 2018

"Arthouse": and you know what awaits you.

(Mauro Lanari).

This review of The Escape (2018) was written by Mauro L on 04 Dec 2018.

The Escape has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Edward Porter (366) for Sunday Times (UK) (753) on 05 Aug 2018

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By Nikki M (465) on 23 Sep 2018

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By Roger Moore (6,008) for Movie Nation (3,875) on 13 Jul 2018

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