Escape From New York (DVD 2004)

this is what can only be concidered an action adventure sci/fi.
sadly it is rather dated today becouse of location but a well acted enjoyable romp through a future that luckily we never had.
it should be a cult classic and one of the directors tour de-force movies.
sadly i think Lee Van Cleaf was under used in this production and Kurt Russle was at his best even the clint Eastwood immatation was classic funny.
the cameo roles in this movie are well defined and enjoyable to watch.
this is a sci/fi movie i always enjoy putting on and watching, great watching for any sci/fi fan,

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This film is class. if the british justice system wants to know what to do about our prison situation this is it. Snake blisken as the main character, doesn't come any better than that.

With crime on an unstoppable increase, Manhattan Island has been converted into one large prison. Once in you have no chance of getting out again.
When the the US President (Pleasence) crashes onto the island, the Police-army turn to former war hero and outlaw, Snake Plissken (Russell), to save him - with the help of some deadly implants ...

Once again, my view on what makes a good Carpenter movie can be seen; Although a fairly epic picture on paper, at the time this was a low budget film. However, all the things that make a classic are in perfect proportion: Simple, moody direction, first-class performances from the whole cast, and surprisingly good FX's - considering the time this was made and the funds they had!

The Special Edition of this film contains a whole host of extras which make it even more of a worthwhile purchase. As well as the [always informative] commentary from Carpenter & Russell, there are deleted scenes, trailers and a featurette. A film to grace any DVD collection.

Kurt Russell plays Snake Plissken - one time war hero, now criminal of the state - who is given a mission to rescue the President from inside America's biggest high-security prison - Manhattan island. To win his freedom he must accomplish this within 24 hours, or the explosive charge inside his veins will blow his head off.

A truly great Sci-Fi action film, darkly comic in tone too, from John Carpenter, at the height of his game. Everything works in this film - the story, the characters, the cast (Pleasance, Van Cleef, Borgnine etc - WOW!)- a faultless film in my opinion - oh and then there is the pneumatic Adrienne Barbeau (Why was i born so late?)

well made film , plenty action ,watch film on vhs ,decided to get it on dvd added bonus when i saw it on ebay.

the film although dated by today's standards is almost completely flawless for the strength of the story. i'd strongly encourage everyone to see this film and the special features on this edition are well worth checking out too.