Review of Escape from L.A. (1996) by Aaron G — 12 Feb 2010

Overly commercialized. doesn't even come close to ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK!

This review of Escape from L.A. (1996) was written by Aaron G on 12 Feb 2010.

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

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Surrender to the camp and enjoy the cheesy attitude…

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Sure the soundtrack features Zombie and Tool and Kurt Russell is a king, but this movie looks extremely dated and is mostly ridiculous…

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