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GasmaskAvenger · 12-13-2014, 11:49 AM

Why watch an Escape from New York remake when you could play the ultimate remake that is the Metal Gear franchise?

Kojima took the Snake name from Snake Plissken and made one hell of a video game franchise that would even make John Carpenter envious.

UniSol GR77 · 12-13-2014, 12:06 PM

I miss Snake.

balthazar_bee · 12-13-2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cash_black

In my bottom 10 theatrical films that I have seen from start to finish

I was about to ask whether this comment applies to Escape from L.A. or Vampires, but either way, if you think Death Wish 5 warrants a score of 7/10...

Maybe you should give it (whichever "it" you meant) a second chance?

I mean I love great trash as much as the next guy (especially Cannon trash) but- but- but...Death Wish 5?! A cucumber at the bottom of the vegetable crisper in John Carpenter's fridge could direct a better movie than that.

Having said that, I'm now curious about the other bottom nine.

malakaheso · 12-20-2014, 06:57 AM

I hope Shout put out Escape From LA eventually. I'd love for them to pony up for a Carpenter commentary as well. Carpenter is always up for doing special features though, and I can't imagine his asking price being too high nowadays.

As for Vampires, I'm surprised it isn't out on blu-ray in the U.S yet because it was a solid little seller back its day. Not a huge huge seller, but certainly a consistent one. I used to work at a dvd store back in the late 90's/early 00's while I was studying and it sold well there and continued to sell for years after I left apparently.

The home video sales were a major reason why the shitty sequel got bankrolled.

If Shout released it I'd certainly pick it up. It's a great looking film.

Nailwraps · 12-20-2014, 07:19 AM

The problem with that is Escape From LA is owned by Paramount. Even so, they sublicensed video rights to Warner as part of their deal.

JimDiGriz · 12-20-2014, 09:50 AM

A LOT of revisionism regarding Escape from LA here!

Its pretty bad. Its actually painful to watch because Escape from New York is so good.

dvdmike · 12-20-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

A LOT of revisionism regarding Escape from LA here!

Its pretty bad. Its actually painful to watch because Escape from New York is so good.

I always kinda dug it, saw it in the cinema and liked it then.
It was nowhere near the original tho obviously

Geoff D · 12-20-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

A LOT of revisionism regarding Escape from LA here!

Its pretty bad. Its actually painful to watch because Escape from New York is so good.

Revisionism nothin', I've always liked EFLA. As mike said it's not a (eye) patch on the original and it's hardly the greatest film ever made in any case, but look past the dodgy CG and the high camp and there's lots of biting satire about Hollyweird.

rickah88 · 12-20-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Revisionism nothin', I've always liked EFLA. As mike said it's not a (eye) patch on the original and it's hardly the greatest film ever made in any case, but look past the dodgy CG and the high camp and there's lots of biting satire about Hollyweird.

While this is certainly true...I don't need satire from a Snake Plisskin film. I just want bad-assery! But that's just me.
Yes I'll give EFLA a pass, only because it's a sequel...but I definitely consider it the "black sheep" of the family.

With that said, I would buy a SF release of it in a heartbeat, if it were ever to happen.

BLMN · 12-20-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

A LOT of revisionism regarding Escape from LA here!

Its pretty bad. Its actually painful to watch because Escape from New York is so good.

Re-watched it again the other day and completely forgot about how bad the cgi was in this movie specially the submarine and the wave scenes.

dvdmike · 12-20-2014, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

While this is certainly true...I don't need satire from a Snake Plisskin film. I just want bad-assery! But that's just me.
Yes I'll give EFLA a pass, only because it's a sequel...but I definitely consider it the "black sheep" of the family.

With that said, I would buy a SF release of it in a heartbeat, if it were ever to happen.

The first one was satire!

rickah88 · 12-20-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

The first one was satire!

Very subtle and not over-the-top like LA. People don't associate satire with EFNY like they do LA.
If you scratch the surface enought you can probably find satire in a good many films.

Kryptonic · 12-20-2014, 02:16 PM

Honestly, I preferred EFLA when I first saw it...and I still prefer it. I do like EFNY a lot though, but EFLA is just too much fun.

BladeRunner2007 · 12-20-2014, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Honestly, I preferred EFLA when I first saw it...and I still prefer it. I do like EFNY a lot though, but EFLA is just too much fun.

Outlaw Torn · 12-20-2014, 03:27 PM

The soundtrack for LA was pretty good.

TylerDurden389 · 12-20-2014, 11:51 PM

really depends on what I'm in the mood for. NY is pure Noir with a touch of Western (almost sci-fi western, in a way). LA however is pure action, with a touch of "so bad it's good" regarding those horribly dated 90's "special" effects.

God I wish they'd make "Escape from the U.S" already and put some closure on the character.

Kryptonic · 12-20-2014, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerDurden389

really depends on what I'm in the mood for. NY is pure Noir with a touch of Western (almost sci-fi western, in a way). LA however is pure action, with a touch of "so bad it's good" regarding those horribly dated 90's "special" effects.

God I wish they'd make "Escape from the U.S" already and put some closure on the character.

F that. I want Escape from Earth. Just go all out.

UniSol GR77 · 12-21-2014, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

A LOT of revisionism regarding Escape from LA here!

Revisio-what?

I loved LA since my first viewing. It's just a damn intelligent movie and... seriously fun and funnily serious.

rickah88 · 12-21-2014, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by UniSol GR77

Revisio-what?

I loved LA since my first viewing. It's just a damn intelligent movie and... seriously fun and funnily serious.

Being a matter of opinion.

UniSol GR77 · 12-21-2014, 12:40 AM

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Being a matter of opinion.

Yours too, of course.

12-13-2014, 11:49 AM	#281
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1120 Blu-ray collection:4996 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	Why watch an Escape from New York remake when you could play the ultimate remake that is the Metal Gear franchise? Kojima took the Snake name from Snake Plissken and made one hell of a video game franchise that would even make John Carpenter envious.

12-13-2014, 12:06 PM	#282
UniSol GR77 Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:Naples, Italy. Trading Score:1	I miss Snake.

12-20-2014, 06:57 AM	#284
malakaheso Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Melbourne, Australia 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:1057 DVD collection:293	I hope Shout put out Escape From LA eventually. I'd love for them to pony up for a Carpenter commentary as well. Carpenter is always up for doing special features though, and I can't imagine his asking price being too high nowadays. As for Vampires, I'm surprised it isn't out on blu-ray in the U.S yet because it was a solid little seller back its day. Not a huge huge seller, but certainly a consistent one. I used to work at a dvd store back in the late 90's/early 00's while I was studying and it sold well there and continued to sell for years after I left apparently. The home video sales were a major reason why the shitty sequel got bankrolled. If Shout released it I'd certainly pick it up. It's a great looking film.

12-20-2014, 07:19 AM	#285
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1828 Digital collection:3	The problem with that is Escape From LA is owned by Paramount. Even so, they sublicensed video rights to Warner as part of their deal.

12-20-2014, 09:50 AM	#286
JimDiGriz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:647 DVD collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:11	A LOT of revisionism regarding Escape from LA here! Its pretty bad. Its actually painful to watch because Escape from New York is so good.

12-20-2014, 02:16 PM	#293
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Honestly, I preferred EFLA when I first saw it...and I still prefer it. I do like EFNY a lot though, but EFLA is just too much fun.

12-20-2014, 03:27 PM	#295
Outlaw Torn Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:414 DVD collection:101 Trading Score:46	The soundtrack for LA was pretty good.

12-20-2014, 11:51 PM	#296
TylerDurden389 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Brooklyn NY	really depends on what I'm in the mood for. NY is pure Noir with a touch of Western (almost sci-fi western, in a way). LA however is pure action, with a touch of "so bad it's good" regarding those horribly dated 90's "special" effects. God I wish they'd make "Escape from the U.S" already and put some closure on the character.

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