No Escape (Escape from Absolom)

No Escape (Escape from Absolom) (1994)

  • 53% of critics liked it
    (15 reviews)

  • 43% of users liked it
    (9,238 ratings)

A man from the future fights to survive in a society thrown back to the dark ages in this sci-fi adventure set in 2022. Capt. Robbins (Ray Liotta) is a military man who, after he's convicted of the murder of his superior officer, is sentenced to a high-tech prison ruled by the Warden (Michael… More

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R, 1 hr. 58 min.
Directed By
Martin Campbell
Genres
Action & Adventure, Television, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Apr 29, 1994 Wide
On DVD
Jul 28, 1998
HBO Video

Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    A synthetic pastiche of sci-fi, action movies (borrowing feely from the superior Mad Max movies), and routine prison drama that's a sensless, incoherent mishmash that even a reliable pro like Liota cannot salavage.

  • Clint Morris, Brag Magazine

    A throwback to the energetic sci-fi films of yesteryear. Frantic and Fun.

  • Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

    A watchable futuristic prison flick. Decent B-movie thrills.

  • Luke Y. Thompson, New Times

    Martin Campbell's generally an underrated action director, but this is just okay, not one of his finer efforts

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Tim S


    Terrible film but there is some great acting in it.

  • Anthony L


    This came out the same time as Fortress, the later is a much better film but this works as a modern B-movie action film.

  • Derek A


    Fun, action packed 90's movie that was overlooked and under appreciated. The story is about a highly decorated Army cadet who assassinates his general officer for moralistic reasons. His punishment is life in prison on a deserted island called "Absolom" where the… More

  • Film C


    excellent different storyline but very good and action packed on edge of seat

  • Tsubaki S


    The "futuristic apocalyptic prison" thing has been done to death. This one is more of the same, but not that badly done actually. Ray Liotta can be fun to watch from time to time.

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