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Escape from L.A. (1996)

Directed by John Carpenter

Skull rating icon3.7/5EXECUTIONER "ACE"

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Quick Hit

Bigger, dumber sequel.

Full Take

Leans into chaos but loses edge.

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Apr 9, 2026Last updated

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Tasha GreeneApr 9, 2026

Easy rewatch, this is just that good.

Marcus VelezApr 9, 2026

This sticks with you. The atmosphere and direction carry it hard and make it feel special.

Kevin RiosApr 9, 2026

This is top-tier for me.

Dylan MercerApr 9, 2026

This is one of those movies that just works on every level. The tone, pacing, and execution all come together perfectly.

Dana HoltApr 9, 2026

Easy rewatch, this is just that good.

Trevor NashApr 9, 2026

This sticks with you. The atmosphere and direction carry it hard and make it feel special.

Malik TurnerApr 9, 2026

I honestly think this is elite. It might not be perfect, but it does so many things right that it doesn’t matter.

Paige RiversApr 9, 2026

🔥 masterpiece

Connor HaleApr 9, 2026

This is one of those movies that just works on every level. The tone, pacing, and execution all come together perfectly.

Dana HoltApr 9, 2026

kinda overrated imo

Kara FieldsApr 9, 2026

this is exactly why Ace rates this high

Trevor NashApr 9, 2026

🔥 elite

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