Afterthought

Kole 2022-02-07 14:09:14

After watching the movie, I feel that it is such a small cost, and the special effects naturally cannot be too demanding. It is already very good to be able to create such a dark and illusory city. Carpenter's own soundtrack is in line with the weird keynote of the film, and should be of the highest standard in his soundtrack works. In addition, considering the future of the film, and compared with the performances of other actors, Ernest Borgnine's old-school performance style is really a bit awkward. This is the only weak link on the cast of the film. There is a game called Metal Gear in the play station. I think this is the best game so far in human history. And the original character of the protagonist in it is in this movie. But few people who play this game seem to know...

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Extended Reading
  • Aryanna 2022-04-24 07:01:05

    The sets and photography succeeded in producing some beautiful moments, but it was still a game. Carpenter always builds the world in a continuous dance, but in this film, the continuous rhythm is constantly interrupted by the level, which also dissolves the beauty of the image. There's a lot of movement in Carpenter's films, but little action.

  • Ervin 2022-03-25 09:01:07

    The prototype of the protagonist of Metal Gear Solid, the legendary masterpiece of John Carpenter's B-level film, with strong camera language and rich picture texture, is a batch of his own lack of original soundtrack, and the action scenes are also very confusing. But it's not bad to shoot at such a low cost. It is worth seeing the setting of New York as a wasteland prison...

Escape from New York quotes

  • Hauk: Plissken? Plissken, what are you doing?

    Snake Plissken: Playing with myself! I'm going in.

  • Bob Hauk: Remember, once you're inside you're on your own.

    Snake Plissken: Oh, you mean I can't count on you?

    Bob Hauk: No.

    Snake Plissken: Good!