Review of Escape from L.A. (1996) by Brad H — 02 Jul 2012

This is one movie that hasn't aged very well.

This review of Escape from L.A. (1996) was written by Brad H on 02 Jul 2012.

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

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