Review of Escape from L.A. (1996) by Elizabeth W — 09 Apr 2008

SOME MOVIE JUST DON'T NEED SEQUELS. ESCAPE FROM NY WAS ONE OF THEM.

This review of Escape from L.A. (1996) was written by Elizabeth W on 09 Apr 2008.

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

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