Escape Plan is an action thriller movie directed by Mikael Håfström. The story follows Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone), a structural engineer and prison escape expert who is hired to test the security of a new high-tech prison. However, when he is falsely imprisoned in the facility, Breslin teams up with fellow inmate Emil Rottmayer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to plan a daring escape and take down those who put him there.
Review:
Escape Plan received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the chemistry between Stallone and Schwarzenegger and the intense action sequences, while others criticized the convoluted plot and lack of character development.
Despite the mixed reviews, the film was a box office success and has gained a cult following among fans of the action genre. Stallone and Schwarzenegger’s on-screen partnership and banter are highlights of the movie, and the action sequences are well-executed and entertaining.
However, the film’s plot is often confusing, and the supporting characters are underdeveloped. Nevertheless, Escape Plan is an enjoyable action flick that delivers on its promise of thrilling escape sequences and larger-than-life action stars.
Awards:
Escape Plan was not nominated for any major awards.
Popularity:
Escape Plan was a box office success and grossed over $137 million worldwide. The film has gained a cult following among fans of the action genre and has spawned two sequels. While it received mixed reviews from critics, it remains a popular choice for those looking for an entertaining action movie with two of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Directed by | Mikael Håfström |
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Produced by | Mark Canton Randall Emmett Remington Chase Robbie Brenner Kevin King-Templeton Stepan Martirosyan Kelly Dennis Brandon Grimes |
Screenplay by | Miles Chapman Arnell Jesko |
Story by | Miles Chapman |
Starring | Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Caviezel, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Vinnie Jones, Vincent D’Onofrio, Amy Ryan, |
Music by | Alex Heffes |
Cinematography | Brendan Galvin |
Edited by | Elliot Greenberg |
Production companies |
Atmosphere Entertainment Emmett/Furla Films Envision Entertainment Boies/Schiller Film Group |
Distributed by | Summit Entertainment (through Lionsgate) |
Release date | July 18, 2013 (SDCC) October 18, 2013 (United States) |
Running time | 115 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $54-70 million |
Box office | $137.3 million |