Review of No Escape (2015) by Ydnar4 — 02 Nov 2015

Owen Wilson is not the first guy that pops into your head when you think action star but he is not completely unfamiliar with action. He was in a movie called Behind Enemy Lines with Gene Hackman that really could be considered an action movie. Since then Wilson has become more known for comedies, voice over roles and family films. Wilson is good for this role because he is a relatable. No Escape wouldn't work with a big action star. Jack Dwyer (Wilson's character) has something to fight for and he is certainly not invincible, but he will take any risk in order to ensure his family's safety. I think that many people can relate to that. Lake Bell was also great as Annie Dwyer and I think that women could see themselves in her character.

There are several tense moments in No Escape that are excellent. The characters were in peril for much of the movie. Pierce Brosnan is disappointingly underused in this film but I think he was the best character in the film. He has his own problems but he is good for the sake of good and he bails the Dwyer family out a few times which can actually be one of the movies flaws. It seemed like Brosnan only appeared when the family was in a jam and it looked like there was no way out and then when he saved them he would be gone again. There is also a lack of development, there really isn't much of a backstory given for the main character but still overall No Escape is an exciting and very watchable film.