Review of Escape from L.A. (1996) by Lanky Man P — 06 Aug 2013

This film should be better than what it is. I am disappointed in you John Carpenter.

This review of Escape from L.A. (1996) was written by Lanky Man P on 06 Aug 2013.

Escape from L.A. has generally received mixed reviews.

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