Review of Escape from New York (1981) by Keenan S — 05 Aug 2013
I absolutely loved Escape From New York right from the opening scene - it's that damn good to me. I think among reasons why I enjoyed this cult classic so much is the fact that brought me the same giddy joy I feel whenever I watch the Mad Max trilogy.
The two franchises aren't exactly similar, but there's something about dystopian films that really connect with me and this film was pure joy. The story is inventive and engaging, the acting is great, the action scenes are thrilling, it's suspenseful, the music is awesome, and I loved all the strange characters.
It's a weird and daring film, but that's exactly what I love about it because it does whatever it wants to do without holding back. Looks like I've found another dystopian franchise to love.
If you love a good action film, this is a definite must-see.
This review of Escape from New York (1981) was written by Keenan S on 05 Aug 2013.
Escape from New York has generally received positive reviews.
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