Review of Escape from L.A. (1996) by Jordan R — 07 Feb 2008
A stronger plot and a much greater connection to its consequences for the world at large push this one into a higher rating than its venerable predecessor. A remake in almost every sense of the word, you'll be hard pressed to decide whether it's incredibly lazy filmmaking or a clever homage that doesn't take itself or its immediate predecessor too seriously.
The budget here is clearly a lot bigger, the production more professional, and the black satire still firmly in place. Much more brightly lit than the original, although most of that comes from on-screen sources.
Also watch for Cliff Robertson, kindly old martyred Uncle Ben from the "Spider-Man" trilogy as LUNATIC EVIL President Jerry Falwell/Pat Robertson/whoever. That and Cuervo Jones' goons, who are apparently Latin revolutionaries and crazed militant biker hippies.
Snake Plissken is still one bad, bad man, but LA isn't half as scary as New York.
This review of Escape from L.A. (1996) was written by Jordan R on 07 Feb 2008.
Escape from L.A. has generally received mixed reviews.
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