Review of Escape from New York (1981) by Jane A — 14 Aug 2009

Distopia perfected! I will never stop loving this movie. plisskin rulzz!

This review of Escape from New York (1981) was written by Jane A on 14 Aug 2009.

Escape from New York has generally received positive reviews.

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