That song "stab a priest with a fork and spend your vacation in new york." This has a charm and appeal that can only be delivered by Carpenter and Russell: Gritty, minimal dialogue, Isaac Hayes, and loads of inspiration for decades of movies. For 1981, it's great, and knowing this was a creative runway for The Thing makes it even better. Overall it holds up with exception to the technology, but I don't mind it. 289/365 movies & tv for 2023

Seeing manhattan transformed as a prison is a super interesting idea, and Kurt Russell gives a very charismatic performance. The movie falls a bit off in the third act unfortunately.

*Disclaimer: This Is My Favorite Movie Of All Time Escape From New York Is Pure Cinema And The Perfect Movie For Those Who Love Films From The 1980’s Or Kurt Russel. Are You A Fan Of Amazing Large Scaled Set Pieces, Immersive Synthesized Scores And Anti-Heroes? Then This 1981 John Carpenter Film Is Perfect For You! The Concept Might Have Seemed Far Fetched During It’s Release, But The Storyline Is A Bit More Relevant In Providing A Narrative About A (Not So Distant) Dystopian Future. Strap In For A Thrilling Ride And Enjoy Plenty Of The Iconic Dialogue And Moments During Snake Plissken’s Journey Through New York. The Films Premise Is Very Intriguing Right From The Start! As Snake Plissken, Russel Is Doing A Phenomenal Job And Its Easy To Cheer For This Character And Resonate With His Demeanor. Lee Van Cleef Is Another Highlight, As His Dialogue Is Poignant And Believable, Despite Only Having A Few Lines. The Costume Designs Is Remarkable And Even All The Supporting Characters Leave An Impression On The Viewer. Positives - Amazing Practical Sets And Use Of Miniatures - Witty Dialogue Throughout The Runtime - The 3rd Act Is Intense - The Greatest Score; It Elevates Every Single Scene - Ernest Borgnine Is A Delight Negatives - The 2nd Act Drags For A Little Bit Perfect Popcorn Rating: 5 / 5