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No Escape
In the year 2022, a ruthless prison warden has created the ultimate solution for his most troublesome and violent inmates: Absolom, a secret jungle island where prisoners are abandoned and left to die. But Marine Captain John Robbins, convicted of murdering a commanding officer, is determined to escape the island in order to reveal the truth behind his murderous actions and clear his name.
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Plot Summary
In the year 2022, John Robbins, a former Marine imprisoned for killing his commanding officer, is exiled to a remote island penal colony. This brutal island is a lawless place where inmates are forced to fight to the death. Robbins must navigate the deadly hierarchy of the prison and find a way to survive and eventually escape.
Critical Reception
No Escape received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its derivative plot and violence, though some praised its action sequences and Liotta's performance.
What Reviewers Say
Often compared unfavorably to similar films like 'The Most Dangerous Game' and 'Escape from New York'.
Ray Liotta's committed performance is a highlight amidst the gratuitous violence.
The film's futuristic setting and gritty action sequences were noted but often overshadowed by a predictable narrative.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining, albeit violent, action flick with a decent performance from the lead. Some viewers appreciated the dystopian setting and the survival aspects, while others found the plot lacking originality and the violence excessive.
Fun Fact
The island prison setting was filmed on location in Australia, with the production utilizing the rainforests and coastal areas of Queensland.
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