The Escape Plan
The Escape Plan

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The Escape Plan

2017
Movie
17 min
English

Trapped in a bloody room with masked captors, Lieutenant Fletcher seems to have no options for survival. Soon it becomes clear that his attackers, a domestic terrorist group, are interrogating Fletcher for his knowledge of an upcoming FBI raid. Desperate, he takes advice from three distinct sections of his psyche. Fletcher must decide which one to listen to in order to free himself before he runs out of time. Based on the Stephen King story, "In the Deathroom."

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users69%
Director: Mikael HåfströmGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Ray Breslin, a security expert who specializes in designing impenetrable prisons, finds himself incarcerated in one of his own designs. Along with his cellmate, he must orchestrate an elaborate escape from the technologically advanced, high-security facility. The duo faces constant threats and manipulation from the warden and his guards as they attempt to break free.

Critical Reception

Escape Plan received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding the premise intriguing but the execution lacking. While the star power of Stallone and Schwarzenegger was acknowledged, the film was often criticized for its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was somewhat more favorable, appreciating the action sequences and the chemistry between the leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a compelling premise centered on prison escape and the expertise of its leads.

  • While Stallone and Schwarzenegger deliver, the plot becomes overly complicated and predictable.

  • The action sequences are competent but don't elevate the film beyond a standard thriller.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the action-packed nature of the film and the performances of Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, appreciating the familiar tough-guy dynamic. However, some viewers found the story to be overly convoluted and predictable, with a lack of fresh ideas.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone before Arnold Schwarzenegger also joined the cast.

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