Should you watch Escape from New York?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
Escape from New York
Film · 1981
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
The sides of Escape from New York
- Manhattan turned into a walled prison
- A president crashed inside
- Snake Plissken with 24 hours to get out
Escape from New York is good for you if…
- you like Snake Plissken, who only helps because he has no choice.
- you like a countdown in a city run by gangs.
- you like a night of fights and car chases through a ruined New York.
Escape from New York is bad for you if…
- you find early eighties films dated.
- you need some hope, and Snake's world has none.
About: freedom · cynicism · survival
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