Snake Plissken's Dystopian Rescue: Escape from New York (1981) Review

Mindset Movie Reviews · May 14, 2026 · 3m

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Escape from New York (1981). Directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, and Isaac Hayes. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.1/10 🎬 Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, and Action ⏱ Runtime: 99 minutes 📅 Release Year: 1981 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ8PVR-Vpo Follow the podcast for more honest movie reviews — no fluff, no hype.