I'm not sure if I'd call L.A. a direct inspiration for TLJ. I want to live in a world where they ALL exist because they're all pretty awesome, please don't make me choose! It's the basic premise behind Austin Kleon's book Steal Like an Artist, so whenever I get to see exactly how an artist was inspired by another, it's always a nice window into their process. To ensure his compliance, Snake is infected with the man-made Plutoxin 7 virus that will kill him within 10 hours; if he completes the mission, he will receive the cure. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. At various times, Snake receives assistance from Pipeline, a surfing enthusiast; Taslima, a woman deported to the island for her Muslim faith; and Hershe Las Palmas (formerly Carjack Malone), a transgender woman and past criminal associate of Snake. Escape from L.A. (stylized on-screen as John Carpenter's Escape from L.A.) is a 1996 American post-apocalyptic action film co-written, co-scored, and directed by John Carpenter, co-written and produced by Debra Hill and Kurt Russell, with Russell also starring as Snake Plissken. "Now Director John Carpenter `Escapes From L.a. https://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/931-john-carpenters-other-sillier-escape/, "Escape from L.A. [Original Film Soundtrack] - Various Artists", "Escape from L.A. [Original Score] - John Carpenter, Shirley Walker Releases", "John Carpenter's Escape from L.A. (1996)". Movies being inspired by other movies? Snake is given an assault rifle, a personal holographic projector, a thermal-camouflage overcoat, and a countdown clock for how long he has to live. The robot's first test subject is Snake. Of course you're right :) I didn't put this video in order to divide fans and it doesn't change my opinion of "TLJ", Rian Johnson, ST and SW movies in general at all :). It's got a lot more to it. I don't know. In 1998, Los Angeles has become immensely crime-ridden and decadent, ultimately being directly governed and patrolled by the recently created United States Police Force. Now recognizing the government as the enemy, ATACS sides with Snake. The president intends to use the system to destroy US enemies' ability to function and eventually dominate the world. You can throw Ghostbusters 2 on that list as well. [2], The film received mixed reviews and has a 53% approval rating from Rotten Tomatoes based on 51 reviews, with an average score of 5.57/10. Snake defeats Cuervo at his staging area of the Happy Kingdom by the Sea in Anaheim and takes the remote control. If you enjoy Kurt Russell action movies and haven't seen Escape from New York and Escape from L.A., they are both a lot of fun. He may even like it more than his beard. The emotional stakes otherwise are completely different, including the fact that Luke is not actually really faking it. - YouTube The president tries to use the satellites to stop a Cuban invasion force threatening Florida. Snake remains alive even after his countdown clock reaches zero, and learns that Plutoxin 7 is only a potent influenza virus whose effects wear off within hours of infection. The site's consensus reads: "Escape from L.A. has its moments, although it certainly suffers in comparison to the cult classic that preceded it". Yes because this is the silliest and most offensive thing to ever happen in a movie. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. "[14], Peter Stack of The San Francisco Chronicle rated it 3/4 stars and called it "dark, percussive and perversely fun. It's a bonkers, punk, grindhouse, fucked up, grungy, comic book, B-Movie writ large. After a brief battle, ATACS copies Snake to the point of fully becoming his personality. Creatives are like magpies, they "steal" shiny things from other works to craft something new and evolve their style. They're essentially the same movie. At the deportation center, Utopia expresses her delight that Snake shut down the Earth and thus saved her. Give you something familiar but with a new twist, bigger budget and be, just ever so-slightly, more ridiculous. [22] The story takes place sometime between Escape from New York and his famous Cleveland escape mentioned in Escape from L.A.. Snake has robbed Atlanta's Centers for Disease Control of some engineered metaviruses and is looking for buyers in Chicago. It's more mature. Don't you all love Big Trouble in Little China? Two years later, on August 23, 2000, a massive earthquake strikes the city, the San Fernando Valley floods, and the Los Angeles area turns into an island from Malibu to Anaheim. [21], Marvel Comics released the one-shot The Adventures of Snake Plissken in January 1997. Making his way across the island, Snake meets "Map to the Stars" Eddie, a swindler who sells interactive tours of Los Angeles. Press J to jump to the feed. Rian has said he never saw Escape From LA. He sneaks into the city using a one-man submarine that he loses when the platform it landed on crumbles, causing the sub to sink. The president says he will give him a full pardon if he is successful. Add Pam Grier and Bruce Campbell to that mix and I am ecstatic. It's called a homage and George Lucas was very fond of it, in fact paying homage to his favorite movies and movie makers was one of his prime motivations in creating Star Wars in the first place. I suppose it's the old question of whether you like Rio Bravo or El Dorado better? I personally find the hatred or, to be fairer maybe, dismissal of Escape From L.A. a bit peculiar. 80s special effects are charming, handmade, skillful and better where as early CGI in the mid-90s is laughable and the blue/green screen work we'd forgive for looking a little wonky in the 80s, feels tired in the 90s, especially as this film comes out post Jurassic Park. Take the Saturn Award away from him! You can throw Ghostbusters 2 on that list as well. That's a pretty solid and stella B-Movie cast if you ask me. is the government the ultimate enemy? Is he trying to escape from somewhere? It's got more to it. An Escape from L.A. video game was announced for the Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation, Panasonic M2, and PC. I wouldn't call it a rip-off, but the inspiration is visible :), Of course it does not change my opinion of "TLJ", SW and Rian Johnson :), https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=21&v=_6eAcFOSOY0. The film received a mixed reception and was a box-office bomb.[3]. After checking the disc inside, Commander Malloy announces that they will take the one that Utopia unknowingly had in her possession. Carpenter insists that Russell's persistence allowed the film to be made, since "Snake Plissken was a character he loved and wanted to play again. A containment wall is built around the island, armed guards and watchtowers are posted, and those sent to the island are exiled permanently.
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