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The Escape Plan
A 15 minute Action/Comedy short film filmed in Healesville, Australia by Momentum Studios Australia.
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Plot Summary
A structural-security expert, known for his ability to escape any prison, is framed and incarcerated in a high-tech, maximum-security penitentiary of his own design. He must then team up with fellow inmates to break out. The film follows his intricate planning and execution of a daring escape from this inescapable facility.
Critical Reception
Escape Plan received mixed reviews from critics. While praised for its action sequences and the chemistry between its lead actors, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, many found the plot predictable and lacking originality. The film's premise was considered intriguing, but its execution often fell short of expectations, resulting in a generally lukewarm reception from both critics and audiences.
What Reviewers Say
The film benefits from the star power and banter of Stallone and Schwarzenegger.
Plot can be predictable and relies heavily on action sequences.
The escape premise is intriguing but not fully realized.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the action-packed nature of the film and the reunion of Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit convoluted or formulaic, but the overall consensus was positive for a straightforward action thriller.
Fun Fact
Arnold Schwarzenegger was only available to film his scenes for 10 days due to his commitments as Governor of California at the time.
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