Our Movie Reviews Escape from New York
Release Year: 1981
Average Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Last Reviewed On: May 30, 2001 (by Scott)


Scott's Review:
2 out of 5 stars on May 30, 2001

This movie really belongs in the seventies. It's a classic portrayal of a distant grime future. The city of New York has been turned into a prison.

For some bizarre reason, the president (of America, even though he can barely speak understandable English) crashes into the prison of New York. Our hero is sent in to rescue him.

All in all, it's a standard seventies sci-fi movie. A silly look at a dark future, an unfulfilling end, and a strange question as to why this movie is so popular to begin with.


-- Scott and Michelle