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Escape from New York (1981)

1981 • 1h 39m • Action, Science Fiction • R
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Graviteer on Escape from New York

· Dec 6, 2014

This film could be characterized as offering too much while simultaneously providing too little. It portrays a futuristic New York with unrealized possibilities and characters whose histories felt alluded to, leaving me feeling like I should have seen something before this. That prior work simply didn't exist, so what we got was an expanded world lacking context—aside from the quick introduction in the opening titles—where the narrative struggled to progress throughout its runtime. While the script fell short, the film partially compensated with its atmosphere and musical score. The soundtrack is impressive overall, though particular praise goes to the main theme, which mirrors the presentation’s understated nature; it's a humble approach where grand aspirations aren’t entirely alien. It isn't destined to become a classic that pushes the boundaries of modern computer-generated imagery—and it’s somewhat amusing considering this movie’s original selling point was the wireframe perspective—but those with an interest in historical context might discover something valuable within it.

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