Viewed in
2010
Formats
DVD
Premise
With New York City turned into a giant prison, Kurt Russell stars as Snake (not to be mistaken with video game Snake) as a convict sent in to retrieve a hostage: the U.S. President.
Liked
The art direction.
Thoughts
Director John Carpenter created some spectacular post-apocalyptic city landscapes that were gritty, dirty, and other-worldly. It even seemed to have its own culture and hierarchy in this forgotten society.
There were a lot of amusing moments, such as outdated sensibilities, archaic computer technology, and odd casting. Russell was likable, but did not really pull off the believable badassery required of the lead. Supporting him was Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Isaac Hayes, and Dr. Sam Loomis from Halloween.
It excelled visually in atmosphere and attitude, but fell short in everything else.
What I would change
Paid some attention to character or story.
