Escape From L.A. - 4K Blu-Ray [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]

Great story! They did a really good job with enhanced graphics. I was super happy they decided to make a 4k version of this movie. My old copy was on VHS.

John Carpenter’s follow up to the classic Escape from New York is a bit of a hit and miss. There are some likable characters this go round and Snake has the one-liners completely covered. A rehashed story similar to the structure from the original movie, albeit in a new locale, weakens it overall. A short runtime makes it worthwhile for a popcorn action flick, so sit back and watch the explosions! Note: The 4K presentation is amazing, color grading and grain structure are all in respectable standards for this release. I had to return this product before opening because of an audio issue with the surround sound track. This is documented online and Paramount is aware and offering a disc replacement program to fix this. If you have a white UPC code on the back, you’ll need a replacement, but if there is a yellow UPC code, you’re in the clear.

Best Buy is knowingly selling the subject Disc with the DEFECTIVE SOUND MIX. FRONT AND BACK DIALOGUE AND EFFECTS ARE MESSED-UP Best Buy, Come On!!!

The sequel to Escape From New York finds Snake on yet another high profile mission to rescue the President's daughter this time, or perhaps it is the military device she holds instead. Snake excepts the mission under pressure of course after the leaders inject a virus into his bloodstream. Time is a factor as always and Snake somehow seems to get it done by the skin of his teeth with a little help. I have to say this is an improvement over previous editions. Better sound now on the 4K and the picture is good with enhanced graphics as opposed to it before. Kurt Russell delivers another action guilty pleasure to take your mind off reality for under 2 hours. This is the 4K edition ONLY. Nice slipcover and digital copy. You can retire those older versions now. Not as good as Escape From New York, but solid 4 stars. I do recommend if you are a Kurt Russell fan.

I remember a time when The Fog, Prince of Darkness, Christine and They Live were not thought of very well. Nevermind the disastrous initial reception of The Thing. It seems like every few years time catches up to Carpenter's movies and they finally get the audience they deserve. My guess is either this or Village of the Damned will be next. The problem with L.A. is how different the tone of it is to New York, but once you realize that's the point and that he is a master of Tone above all else, this movie becomes really rewarding and it's legit pretty hilarious. The UHD looks beautiful. I supplemented my Scream Factory blu with it and I'm solid with this title. Make sure the barcode on the back is yellow as the initial pressing with a white barcode had a sound error that affects the surround channels.