Escape from L.A.

Synopsis

In the year 2013, Los Angeles has become an isolated island prison separated from the mainland by an earthquake. After a catastrophic earthquake struck L.A., the city has been turned into a lawless, chaotic wasteland, ruled by a ruthless leader. Snake Plissken, a former soldier turned outlaw, is once again given a mission impossible to save the President's daughter and retrieve a doomsday device. With danger lurking at every corner and alliances constantly shifting, Snake must navigate the treacherous streets of L.A. and confront powerful enemies to complete his mission and escape the city alive. Filled with action-packed sequences and dystopian themes, Escape from L.A. is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

Cast

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  Kurt Russell

  Snake Plissken

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  Stacy Keach

  Malloy

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  Steve Buscemi

  Eddie

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  A. J. Langer

  Utopia

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  Bruce Campbell

  Surgeon General of Beverly Hills

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  Pam Grier

  Hershe Las Palamas

Reviews

Escape from L.A. received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. While some praised its entertaining action sequences and Kurt Russell's charismatic performance as Snake Plissken, others criticized its campy dialogue and lackluster special effects. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a rating of 54%, with the consensus stating 'Kurt Russell continues to make a charismatic anti-hero, but the film itself lacks the originality and excitement of its predecessor.' IMDb rated the movie 5.7/10, with many users appreciating its nostalgic value and over-the-top 90s aesthetic. Metacritic also gave it a score of 54/100, highlighting the film's shortcomings in comparison to its predecessor. Overall, Escape from L.A. is a divisive sequel that offers a mix of entertaining thrills and cheesy moments that may appeal to fans of the original Escape from New York.