Plot
In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape in an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.
Release Year: 2015
Critic's Score: 26/100
Director: John Erick Dowdle
Stars: Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Owen Wilson
Storyline
In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape in an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.
Trivia:
The movie was originally set to be released on March 6th, 2015 as "The Coup" but, in February of the same year, it was announced that it would be retitled to "No Escape", and its release was delayed to September 2, 2015. See more »
User Review
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I had the opportunity to see this at an advanced screening tonight in
the Portland area. I went in knowing very little about it other than
its rating and what it was rated for. I'll tell you, this movie pushed
my limits for intensity, and I'm none-too-squeamish.
It's not necessarily gory, though there is a fair amount of blood, but
it's sure as hell intense. The elements I believe worked in favor of
this movie was the human story the filmmakers built in the beginning.
There was a rapport with the family, and as things started to heat up,
I genuinely cared about what happened to the family. I was hoping for a
happy ending, but with the film's gritty nature, I honestly didn't know
how the third act would unfold.
This movies holds onto you and doesn't let go. When there is a breath
of fresh air, you as the viewer best take it, because it'll get right
back into the thick of it. I wonder how well this movie will do
financially with the little (to none) marketing that's going into it. I
didn't even know what the movie was until Regal Cinemas invited me in
for the screening. It's a bit intense, and the squeamish had every
right to stand up and leave. Not many did, but I don't blame them.
There were a few instances where it grew a bit too much for me.
I don't want to give much away, because honestly I believe this film
will do well if the viewer knows as little as possible. This isn't a
date night film. It's not for the faint of heart. If you want to be
pleasantly surprised, though, I'd give this film a go. There was one
instance I had to suspend belief, but hey, it's a movie, and its sins
don't compare to what the filmmakers got right.
I'd rate it a solid 8/10. To me as a rater, an 8/10 is just about as
good as a little film like this can achieve. Higher marks are usually
reserved for truly great films, which this is not truly great, but it's
"enjoyable" if you can stand being on the edge of your seat once the
action gets going.
Plot
Robbins is sent to prison for the assassination of his general officer, a prison you only get out of when you die...
Release Year: 1994
Rating: 5.8/10 (8,614 voted)
Director:
Martin Campbell
Stars: Ray Liotta, Lance Henriksen, Stuart Wilson
Storyline Robbins is sent to prison for the assassination of his general officer, a prison you only get out of when you die. Since nobody ever gets out of the prison, nobody knows how the prison is like. The prison manager has realized this and bought himself an island (playground) called "Absolom" where the worst prisoners are let lose to create an isolated barbaric society where the strongest men rule - a living hell. This is where Robbins is dropped off after he almost kills the prison manager.
Writers: Richard Herley, Michael Gaylin
Cast: Ray Liotta
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Capt. J.T. Robbins
Lance Henriksen
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The Father
Stuart Wilson
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Walter Marek
Kevin Dillon
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Casey
Kevin J. O'Connor
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Stephano
Don Henderson
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Killian
Ian McNeice
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King
Jack Shepherd
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Dysart
Michael Lerner
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The Warden
Ernie Hudson
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Hawkins
Russell Kiefel
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Iceman
Brian M. Logan
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Scab
Cheuk-Fai Chan
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Skull
Machs Colombani
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Ratman
David Argue
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Cellmate
Taglines:
From the makers of "Aliens" and "The Terminator".
Release Date: 29 April 1994
Filming Locations: New South Wales, Australia
Box Office Details
Budget: $20,000,000
(estimated)
Gross: $15,340,000
(USA)
Technical Specs
Runtime:|
South Korea:
Did You Know?
Trivia:
The helicopter "gunship" is, in actuality, a Russian Kamov Ka-27 'Helix' anti-submarine helicopter. The Helix features a coaxial rotor, and thus looks unfamiliar (and thus potentially futuristic) to Western audiences.
Goofs:
Continuity:
When Robbins falls down the hill escaping from the Outsiders, he wounds his right thigh. But in Father's camp, the wound is always shown on his LEFT thigh.
Quotes: Marek:
First prize is a chance to live, second prize... you really don't want to hear what the second prize is.
User Review
Mad Max meets Fortress
Rating: 6/10
When I first sat down, to see this movie, I wasn't expecting much; In fact,
I was preparing myself mentally for a total flop... but it really took me by
surprise. It's actually quite interesting, and has some good action
sequences. The plot is pretty interesting, and moves along very nicely,
quickly moving on, constantly developing. The acting was convincing enough,
there wasn't really any scenes that were terrible, even though a lot of the
scenes and lines were very corny; it fit perfectly in with the movie, and as
such wasn't out of place. It's pretty much a B-movie, but if you like(or
just enjoy mildly) B-movies, you'll probably be at least reasonably
entertained by it. It's reminiscent of movies like Fortress, but just a
little better in that it's very unpredictable; no matter what you think is
gonna happen, you'll be surprised again and again by what happens. It's
pretty interesting all the way through, it has some good, 80's style action,
corny B-movie lines, a B-movie feel throughout the movie... so, if you can
watch it for free, either borrow it from a friend, or watch it on TV... if
not, only watch it if you're into movies like Fortress.
6/10
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