Escape from New York - re:View

[@MrExnihlo]

mike didn't like the movie because it didn't remind him of an episode of star trek.

[@stvbrsn]

If I really set myself to it, I’m sure I could find five or six Star Trek episodes that are evoked here. But that’s a lot of effort. I’m too tired. Maybe later.

[@trice9669]

Jay is the movie guy here

[@TRFrench]

Miri

[@Donutgames00]

What about that DS9 episode where Sisko starts riots in closed up unemployment slums.

[@Strawberry92fs]

@@Donutgames00 That reminds me of Soylent Green.

[@wblake1]

2:04 In 2010s, Manhattan may be one of the most expensive chunks of real estate in the country, but in the late 1970s, when they were probably developing the idea for the movie, and NYC was bankrupt, the concept of Manhattan as a walled-off slum probably didn't seem too far off.

[@Balthorium]

mishimi yeah exactly. Mike is moronic. It was filmed in St.Louis not NY.

[@ghostman76015]

2021 its almost returning to a prison

[@josephdevon6068]

The Bronx were on fire

[@mizurjell9534]

@@Balthorium how did you not get that that was a joke

[@sethflix]

@@mizurjell9534 It wasn't one. New York in the 70s was dangerous and disgusting Now it's just less dangerous than disgusting.

[@Moggymorgenstein]

The movie does wink at you... you just can't see it due to the eye patch

[@goodnightcharly5135]

boi winking the whole time

[@TheWaffleman54]

The Duke's eye twitches a few times in the movie, maybe that's close enough to a wink.

[@BulletTooth504]

In the novelization during the scene where Snake first meets up with and threatens Brain and Maggie, Snake laments the fact that he can't wink at her.

[@TheBoxingCannabyte]

I have that problem all of the time.

[@MrUnicorn44]

That was one of the lines in the novelisation (by Mike McQuay) ... When Snake first meets Maggie; "He wanted to wink at her, but he didn't have enough eyes ..."

[@osbert]

Wow, the clip of the original score... it was a million times better than that "typical score" for that scene...

[@Asterra2]

Wanted to say something similar. The "typical score" provided is really only "typical" of the last 10 years or so. Generic, pounding, completely forgettable. The original score in that scene put me in mind of a Klaus Schulze album. Whether that's a perfect match for the intended atmosphere is debatable, but at least it doesn't get in the way.

[@outsidelookinginprod]

This video was edited by Jay, who admitted to liking John Carpenter's score, so it might have been sarcasm. It could have been his passive aggressive way of proving Mike wrong by demonstrating how bad a "typical" score actually sounds.

[@Norocmorth]

Not only is it great for the scene but it works so much better for building tension in the context of the movie.

[@lisazoria2709]

Yeah, the traditional score really sucked the atmosphere right out of the scene, the original score gave it a distinctive quality.

[@shadybrain3424]

well and the score for the car chase scene before that was amazing and added alot to that part.

[@TheMemoman]

That bearded little boy sure curses a lot. The hobo guy must be a bad influence.

[@peybak]

Her name is Susan

[@UncleErnie71]

Yeah, they clearly make no attempt to hide their gay relationship.

[@ParameterGrenze]

Mike = kinda gay Jay = actually, really, 100% true gay Know your RLM.

[@jadipeperzak4034]

John Smith Rich: Super Replaced

[@sintua]

Rewatching this, I was surprised Mike didn't like the score, a traditional score only reveals how slow the ACTION! is, which is what this movie sucks at. Instead, the "haunting" quality of the music reinforces the loneliness of the scene, how it's this lone man in this desolate place, and each struggle feals closer to a shiv scrap in a gutter, not a bullet ballet. Carpenter knew what the movie's strengths could be given his budget, and the "wallpaper" score still manages to reinforce the tone of the movie.

[@YoungPadawan85]

well said, agreed completely, this video is four years old but i only just finally watched this movie for my first time earlier tonight and your comment is from just three days ago so its happy coincidence that i felt the same way about the music in this film regarding how appropriate it is for the tone that it set,

[@chillhour6155]

I always felt the action is more grounded, it's not like he had a whole arsenal of weapons with him when he dropped into the city, he needed to sneak around and because of the vibe of the movie the risk and danger felt more real, Snake is a parody of action 80's heroes who occasionally switches to the straight man because of all the other more expressive and colorful character's,I still love this movie

[@bo0tsy1]

Still waiting for John Carpenter to do Escape from Detroit.

[@derekmensch3601]

bo0tsy1 it would be a documentary.

[@vegapunkslab511]

@@derekmensch3601 Oh boi

[@jonnya4209]

There is none

[@Yusuke_Denton]

You don't Escape from Detroit.

[@brianbadonde9251]

Featuring RoboCop

[@fredo1070]

Mike hates Assault on Precinct 13 and John Carpenter scores? What a hack.

[@Kamandi1971]

yeah im out who hates carpenters score?? wtf

[@Hamstray]

who would prefer some pretentious generic orchestral score?

[@lankestermerrin267]

The man is entitled to his own opinions, even if they’re totally wrong.

[@mactastico1818]

Hes just hating on escape just to be cool

[@bennyharvey6710]

@@mactastico1818 I genuinely believe this, you can see him try and fight what he does like about it. It's like when he always picks a different botw from the others.

[@lyleswann6296]

I don't give a fuck what anybody says, Ernest Borgnine was an American treasure. He was great in everything he did, including Escape From New York. There's a scene in The Poseidon Adventure where he says of Shelly Winters' character after she dies, "You had a lot of guts.". His face is soaking wet but you can still see his tears flow. So many other examples I can list. I respect his opinion, but Mike is dead wrong this whole video.

[@CosmicStargoat]

I totally agree. Borgnine is hell of an actor. Poseidon Adventure? One of the best movies ever made. Fuck Mike, he is an arrogant ignoramus.

[@Mr1930s]

I liked him in Marty

[@beoubzabanzi8669]

i dont respect his opinion

[@Nickelodeon81]

Shame about the creepy rapey stuff.

[@Ryan-Petre]

The fact that the movie doesn't wink at you is what makes Escape from NY special and sets it apart from movies like Big Trouble in Little China. Anyone can create a ridiculous plot and play it for laughs, it's much more difficult to make a movie that's ridiculous but still takes itself seriously. And the thick atmosphere and earnest acting all validate it's serious tone.

[@vegapunkslab511]

This^^^^^^

[@tycho_m]

the Mad Max movies also do this well

[@CannibalRitual]

Earnest acting? More like Ernest acting. ERNEST BORGNINE, baby! Yee-haw!

[@kirkplissken8454]

Yes! Well said!🙂

[@TohnoEn]

And it doesn't work.

[@Moonfreeze]

That last line was a real gut punch :) "Everything you're describing is Escape from LA". That's so true. Everything Mike used as weaknesses in E.F.N.Y is strengths imo.

[@AquaShibby3000]

December 11, 2017. Still waiting for that Escape From L.A. re:View

[@rogers4760]

February 24, 2020 and still waiting.

[@ve6009]

@@rogers476025th over here and no sign

[@piercesonsteele9090]

March 3,2020 bois

[@RudiRaichura]

08MAY20...still waiting...:-)

[@gracenreilly]

I’ll do you all one better-June 9 with fingers still crossed

[@djfulci]

Mike seems to have such a low tolerance for the measured, moody pacing of '70s/'80s cinema you'd think he was a millennial with no attention span. This is much more of a spaghetti Western than an action movie.

[@BarrySlisk]

Maybe that's why Lee Van Cleef is in it? : Because it's a spaghetti westen?

[@IndyCrewInNYC]

Kurt based his laconic, quiet way of talking on Clint Eastwood's Man with no Name in the Leone spaghetti westerns. There's another connection.

[@mikecotto1167]

The fact that this guy says he loves Waterworld says it all. This guy doesn’t see a movie, he watches a movie. He’s probably the type of guy that watches Tarantino films and hates them because he doesn’t spot or get his subtle hints of foreshadowing in his films. What a hack!

[@OneEyeDollar6]

@TET - COM CAPS LOCK

[@xraystudios3693]

@Rene Martinez Relatable

[@MrLocNard]

Man I love you guys but I wish Jay had argued for this films behalf a bit more. Mike is hilarious but his ideas of what he wanted this movie to be would have sucked the life out of it and truly made it a BotW type film. To say the score is a detriment to the film... I couldn't disagree more. I actually listened to this soundtrack in full the other night along with some of Carpenter's other scores, and I gotta say this one is super strong.

[@tc98826]

I agree. Jay kinda laughed at the film. Kept patronisingly praising it for its qualities 'despite the low budget'. This movie is so effective that the budget is almost irrelevant. Its a great sci fi/action film, regardless of how much it cost.

[@LittleJimmy835]

I had the same feeling finding out that Mike doesn't like my favourite John Carpenter movies that I did when I found out my girlfriend didn't like my parents. I mean, can we even date anymore?

[@Rockyisntyourname]

Your parents are shit, though.

[@LittleJimmy835]

Damn it Rocky! This is why I broke up with you! MY FATHER WAS A GREAT MAN DAMN IT!

[@toebeee5168]

What other John carpenter movies does he not like?

[@snapper7568]

Your girlfriend has shit taste. Just saying, sorry.

[@danelynch7171]

To be fair, your parents probably suck.

[@kimrasmussen7188]

"the movie doesnt wink at you." yep, a name like snake plissken is totally normal. everybody has heard of him, but they all think, that he is dead. its a borderline parody IMO.

[@christinson1024]

The movie doesn't wink because plissken has one eye

[@kimrasmussen7188]

@@christinson1024 yea, but thats all he needs.

[@LuisAngel-mu4zv]

I just watched it for the first time and its a good blend of making fun of action movies but it also giving homage to them as well, i noticed the over the top scenes and dialogue the winks are there but they're subtle

[@BenjamminClark]

Does Mike want every movie to be a unintentionally funny schlock film?

[@ty_-je8wf]

Yes

[@IronicHavoc]

I think it's more that it seemed so close to that formula already so it was what he expected.

[@adamfrisk956]

This idea actually reminds of the Season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation....

[@michaelfarquhar9355]

Stank mate the movies were made at a different time period hence why they live is basically a documentary of the times when raganomics was rife what’s funny is how they live’s narrative is just as relevant today probably more so than back in the 80’s

[@bananeyfish]

In the late 70's/early 80's the crime rate was rising to new heights and seemed to be continuing to rise, causing people to fear that it was just going to keep rising. Escape from New York's premise was inspired by the idea that crime could just keep rising and what the world would look like on the extreme end of the spectrum.

[@JohnChoidotOrg]

There's a theory that crime was riding during this time due to childhood lead exposure which was eventually made illegal to use.

[@have_a_good_day420]

​@@JohnChoidotOrginteresting how they all were cured of their lead poisoning crime sprees the moment Giuliani got elected mayor.

[@chadnine3432]

16:12 that was painful. I never realized just how bland that kind of action movie music is until seeing it set to Escape from NY.

[@Maddolis]

Honestly that was a terrible example, not even worthy of being a temp track. I'm not particularly keen on it all together but that track would be more fitting a 'preparing for battle' type scene where they're strapping up armour and weapons or riding into battle, not the fight itself. At least in the right context it'd sound a little less bland, but it's been old for at least 20 years now.

[@mydemon]

It was a terrible choice

[@MichaelGreen57320]

Jay has bad taste.

[@meddle333]

It's so funny how sometimes Mike's complaints boil down to "Why can't it just be like every other movie?" 🤣

[@CassiusGreen]

at 17:35 he might as well just go "Can't we just make it like the most unprovocative, bland action movie that doesn't inspire any feelings? That'd be great!"

[@danielholtzman2582]

That summarization is simplistic to the point of being almost completely inaccurate

[@Neodeleux]

Then he goes to say how Marvel movies are samey which to be fair they kinda are because they share a lot in the movie structure department. I would take Mike's recommendations in the action department lightly as he has professed in more than one occasion that his favorite type of action movie is the dumb schlocky type.

[@ddpkmv2-alex539]

@Jonathan Jones None of Mike's criticisms to this movie were stupid, though. He's completely right, asides from the atmosphere for some people, this film's tone is all over the place with terrible acting and action. It has some serious pacing issues, as well. I'm usually on the fence of agreeing with Jay more, but this is one of the times where I think he's completely wrong.

[@surflasal]

It's not movie-ish enough. If it had more action and more movie-like music it would elevate it to being more like a movie.

[@Firevine]

re:View Episode 2: The Episode where Mike is FUCKING WRONG.

[@Skusioh]

people have different opinions. Some opinions are just shit tho

[@lllorez]

I find that Mike is wrong a lot.

[@andryboi8024]

You are not alone

[@fiveways]

As their reviews go on I find I mostly disagree with Mike 99% of the time. Actually it has become pretty easy, if Mike likes it I'll wait for netflix or just not bother with it. Jay is spot one for me about 80% of the time.

[@lllorez]

fiveways I agree, Jay is on point.

[@Tony-1971]

I wouldn't trust a man who says he doesn't like the movie Escape From New York.

[@edwardbevington9351]

We give Mike a pass but for future reference. ..👍💪

[@Tony-1971]

@@mattrogersftw Nah. Its awesome. Im not in to modern movies. Its all woke garbage. I love 80's sci-fi and horror movies.

[@Aeis_Kalt]

equation is simple. Carpenter+Russell=great movie. Escape From L.A. still has it's moments, and Carpenter even got Bruce Campbell into it.

[@Tony-1971]

@@Aeis_Kalt Yeah. I've grown to like Escape From L.A. more and more over the years. Its a cool movie. I wish we got movies like that now. 90 percent of modern movies just dont interest me. Seems like its getting harder and harder for directors now to come up with something original. Back in the 70's, 80's and 90's there were tons of original movies. Theyre literally killing franchises today. Alien franchise, Terminator franchise, Star Wars franchise. People on social media are literally hating on these new movies.

[@Tony-1971]

@Jonathan Jones You calm your self down you triggered snowflake millennial. Most films are shit today. Name me a few really good ones? Marvel movies? 😂😂😂 Haven't seen a single one of them. Why would i watch that garbage? Woke crap. Its nothing to do with age either. I liked both Sicario movies. Specially the second one. I see the woke lefty film critics were upset with that film though 😂 Typical of your politically correct woke generation.

[@ArninoStorm]

Is it me of Mike's complaints don't make any sense? Like he keeps saying he dislikes good things over and over, it's weird.

[@metroidxme6470]

Mike's an idiot. Always has been.

[@KilliK69]

yeah, suddenly replace the electronica music in the final action sequence with an orchestral score. that wont ruin the style and mood of the film at all.

[@EverDownward]

Escape From New York is a great character movie. It's not the best film in the world, at all, but Snake Plissken is a great anti-hero protagonist amidst a number of other great aesthetics including the film's score, the atmosphere, the cinematography, and the pacing. I get that Mike thinks it's boring, and I probably would have said the same 5, 10 years ago, but as a fan of minimalism the movie just hits all the right marks.

[@scms2528]

I'm super into minimalism right now. So sick of the CGI fests of today's action films. This was really refreshing to watch today.

[@Venislovas]

Jake Tibbs same here.

[@mrshoethethird]

Oh, you watched the video too?

[@blidrob]

Waiting for the Disney remake.

[@tycho_m]

the theme song is downright iconic

[@BigVitus]

Oh boy, Mike is saying everything to push my buttons. Pretty much has the exact opposite thoughts compared to mine about the film. Which is fine but I get the feeling that he wants to be like every other action movie. Change the pace, mood, music and characters and it's not unique anymore. Also, I don't think it's told as straight and seriously as he suggests. It's inherently ridiculous and lots of wacky, crazy, hammy things happen. It's not like you need the characters to break the fourth wall and wink at the camera on top of all that. I mean, a cabby watching a musical about killing cops, only to go out and chuck molotovs at street toughs surrounding his car isn't goofy? Not to mention the fact that there even being a musical put on by psychos and cons isn't strange enough. I just saw John Carpenter play live last week and it was one of the best experiences of my life, it irks me that Mike would want to change the score out for something more "traditional". I don't want to say he's wrong, though. Since it's all just opinions in the end. He doesn't like it and doesn't think it fits, that's fine. I love it and do think it fits. I also think it adds a lot to the movie and how unique it is. If he wants a more traditional action movie he should go watch one, but leave this one as it is for the rest of us, I wouldn't change it for the world.

[@calebhorton4701]

Who are these people? What is this? This isn't what I wanted after searching up "How to escape from New York after killing my family!"

[@jamesmeow3039]

But Caleb Horton can't melt through entire family?

[@karmabad6287]

Caleb Horton u dont need to escape. just give a cop a pepsi.

[@francescomanzo3939]

Do not joke about this.

[@Aeis_Kalt]

Probably my favorite movie, and my favorite character, EVER. Even Escape from L.A. cannot ruin Snake Plissken for me. My childhood hero, and pushing 50 now, my kids, and my grandkids know, if this movie is on, either leave the room, or sit down and be quiet, or Grandpa will get VERY angry. Edit: This movie was ground-breaking for special effects. The "Digital" New York city-scape from inside the glider, were lit-up miniature map-models, and it looked believable. Being able to pull off a look of high-tech like that, when the tech didn't actually exist yet, really grabbed me. I already knew Mike and I are worlds apart on what makes a good movie, so him hating it doesn't surprise me.

[@garbledgaming1696]

"Spoilers: Jay loves it and Mike kind of tolerates it." Well I hate Mike now I guess.

[@vbsdropout]

Who needs a movie to "wink?" That's when all cleverness and subtlety goes out the window.

[@necromech_]

the perfect comment

[@mrqwertyexpert]

I just saw John Carpenter perform live at Primavera and he opened with the Escape From New York theme and it was incredible. Also, there's not much cooler than John Carpenter putting on sunglasses and all of the big screens simultaneously displaying CONSUME as he starts playing the They Live theme.

[@mrqwertyexpert]

He did! This was the whole setlist: Escape From New York: Main Title Assault on Precinct 13: Main Title Vortex Mystery The Fog: Main Title Theme They Live: Coming To L.A. The Thing: Main Theme - Desolation (Ennio Morricone cover) Distant Dream Big Trouble in Little China: Pork Chop Express Wraith Night Halloween Theme - Main Title In the Mouth of Madness: In The Mouth Of Madness Prince of Darkness: Opening Titles Virtual Survivor Purgatory Christine: Christine attacks (Plymouth Fury)

[@dmbjunky]

That sounds awesome. Where is the Primavera? I'd be willing to make a trip to see him do that.

[@mrqwertyexpert]

Primavera is a music festival in Barcelona. He's touring right now and you can see if there are any shows near you here www.theofficialjohncarpenter.com/tour/

[@handsomeDRAC]

Mike: " Add a little more satire, make the characters more goofy and over the top, wink at the audience and punch up the score." They did all this in Escape from L.A. and somehow made it worse. Escape from New York has something unique and special about it.

[@CountMecha]

No love for John Carpenter's scores? I love them, even his new work with Lost Themes I & II.

[@marcobrunello2040]

Jay's mentioned Themes I on Pre-Rec, he loves it.

[@KableLudbolt]

Most of Carpenter's main theme songs for films are easily recognizable.

[@roberthpilesund384]

I could not disagree with them more on the judgement ove Carpenters music - there is a reason why his OST albums sell! I DO however agree on Escape from LA, that movie was shitty in so many ways!

[@charlesballard5251]

San Diego Comic-con summer of...'01, I think? Carpenter was there promoting "Ghosts of Mars". I had just picked up the "New Expanded Edition Original Film Soundtrack: John Carpenter's Escape from New York" from a dealer the night before and put it in front of him to have him autograph it. I screamed and covered it with my hands when he flipped it over (data-side up) and started bringing the paint pen down. He looked shocked and asked me what was wrong? I said, "That's the data-side... the side the laser reads, you need to sign the label side, that's just paint". He was genuinely shocked. He though the paint/label was the music. I love the mans music, but watch it if you ever put a CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray in front of him. He also questioned me about what it was. He didn't know it had JUST been released.

[@anubusx]

Prince Of Darkness had an excellent score

[@jackthomas5323]

I genuinely love this stuff and wouldn’t change a second of it. When they compare the music in an action scene with a more traditional “Hollywood” score, the latter completely destroys it. It’s not more exciting, just generic and tacky. The moody and ambient music gives the scene melancholic but not depressing darkness, that makes you feel like you’re watching characters tussle on a cold, endless night. I’m being hyperbolic, I know, but Escape from New York is a genuinely beautiful film, to me. It’s pure western, with all the amorality and fight-for-survival that that genre took on in the ‘60s and ‘70s, but with a gritty, urban, socially pessimistic sci-fi quality that stood in refreshing contrast to the space operas ushered in by Star Wars. To replace all that with caricature and bombast, to make something more like a generic schlocker, would have been a crime.

[@dravenuk]

Escape from New York is a classic and one of my all time faves. I love it for all the reasons Jay does many of the reasons Mike does not. If it was made the way Mike wanted then it simply wouldn't be a John Carpenter film. Jay is right in that EFNY is more about atmosphere and style than action. And how can you not love classic Carpenter score? And Mike doesn't like Assault on Precinct 13 either? Jeez! If I was Jay I'd have to stop being his friend. (kidding).

[@vargaspueblo]

Exactly

[@Cha0s1428]

To say all Carpenter's scores are timeless classics and brilliant is a bit ridiculous. Just like with virtually anything that anybody likes, there are some that are great, and some that are shit, and even fans of a certain band or artist will have varying opinions on which ones are which. Then there are people with entirely different tastes altogether who just don't like Carpenter, which Mike specifically said he liked, just not a select few of his movies. And I can see where he is coming from with the score of this film. I like a lot of Carpenter's scores, but this definitely is not one of them.

[@dmbjunky]

I love his synth scores but his later scores (and sometimes the films themselves) feel very syndicated TV. In the Mouth of Madness is a movie I watched recently for the first time and it was interesting and well acted but the lighting felt bland for most scenes and the plot had some problems. Escape from L.A. also had a really bad score in my opinion. I still want to watch more of his later films.

[@vincebrancatisano332]

dmbjunky John Carpenter didn't perform the score in Escape From LA.

[@Flavorwave_Turbo]

I love that years later I go into RLM deep cuts and find mike n jay having a great convo about almost any random movie that pops in my head. We've gotten to learn and grow with our characters.

[@DrewMcDaniel]

"mike exposing the extent of his hack-fraudulence"

[@jerseyhurricane9085]

He is an opinionated goof.... that I bet loves Showtunes lol

[@stevenmoens8047]

Most of the outdoor scenes were shot in St Louis, actually. A couple of years before some blocks were ravaged by a fire and they hadn’t cleaned it up or let the inhabitants return yet. Also, most of the action takes place at night which helps to make you believe you’re in NY.

[@adam3559]

It was shot in East St. Louis which is in Illinois.

[@VenomSnakee]

How are you going to hate Solid Snake, the movie?

[@TheLando]

Not enough hiding in boxes.

[@madsstaysnoided558]

Snake before Kojima butchered him

[@madsstaysnoided558]

+Dmitri Arthurs how?

[@madsstaysnoided558]

***** Agree completely. MGS is not stealth; ironically, The Phantom Pain is the closest it's ever come to it. Gameplay and control scheme have always been terrible and unintuitive- Snake Eater was more a battle of attrition with the controls than the fucking jungle. Real stealth is Thief, Deus Ex, Hitman (excluding Absolution). The new Hitman is a really great return to form for the genre after the fucking stealth em ups we've been inundated with as of late (here's looking at you AC)

[@ManFuckThisGayEarth]

no one gives a fuck about msgo

[@mrpossibilities]

Sounds like Mike would love Escape from L.A, since it contains everything he wishes this movie had: It’s basically the same movie but with better budget, faster-paced action and it winks at the audience a lot more.

[@donfolstar]

Rich Evans a nobody?! Rich Evans is the key to all of this. If you get Rich Evans working.. .because he's a funnier character than you've ever had.

[@Torih1977]

Pretty sure they meant the extremely annoying and unfunny Jack.

[@BahamutZEROOO]

Max Landis is definitely the Jar Jar Binks of Red Letter Media

[@karma_monkey]

No, he's their Scrappy Doo.

[@donfolstar]

redroversk Max Landis is more like that asshat in the Crystal Skull. Is he on Indies side? Is he with the Russian? Does it matter? Answers: who cares, who cares, no it doesn't

[@optimuskade]

donfolstar bald guy (Jeff?) is deak, mpp happened when he was not there.

[@cheezemonkeyeater]

"It doesn't wink at you." Man, winking at the camera is so overblown. Play it totally straight and you get bigger laughs when people suddenly realize the whole thing is a joke.

[@zedek_]

I saw this film for the first time a few months ago; fucking loved it. The scenes that Mike called boring, I actually found quite refreshing. We were taking our time; this wasn't a film, it was an experience, and now we're wallowing a bit because the tracker is completely useless, and the protagonist is seemingly going to explode without even getting the chance to _try_ the mission. In that moment, I feel like the film has _earned_ the "boring" quiet period.

[@electricfishfan]

I agree, but then the rest of it happened.

[@BarrySlisk]

The guy on the right is the clever one :)

[@eggnogfrog]

Jay is right. Mike is wrong.

[@MRtacoslicous]

Mike is on the left dingus

[@jerseyhurricane9085]

I really don't like him. Also he is very misinformed on the films background info.

[@thebeatleswin1]

No, Mike is wrong and jay is a child

[@kristovcrasvonkraaftoniii7187]

Hated Assault on Precinct 13?!?!?!?!

[@deckthelols4813]

Is this replacing Tremors - re:View?

[@L0L0CK]

LMAO

[@ambientmusic8401]

lol.. !! yes it is..

[@deckthelols4813]

jRoldo A Last Name....

[@CursedWheelieBin]

+jRoldo A Last Name (Ride) shhhh, don't let him in on the gag ;-) haha

[@deckthelols4813]

jRoldo A Last Name Is that replacing "how the hell would it be replacing it? They're starting a new positive review series."?

[@clatyonvonisaacs9791]

It's not boring. This was the big action movie before the next ones which were Road Warrior and First Blood. That was the time of escalation in movies. 3 years after Halloween Halloween II had to be bloodier and more gory due to other movies. Escape when it was released was the most action picture out there. Also when Snake Plisken sits in the chair he knows the President is gone and he has so many hours to find him in the entirety of Manhattan Island wit no subways and few running vehicles, so he is deciding to say fuck it and sit in the chair and wait for the explosives in his neck to explode. the only thing that changes his mind is weirdos start coming out of the sewers and even though at the time he doesn't know they are cannibals, he knows to go somewhere and hide and he doesn't want to be eaten before he blows up. So that scene of him picking up the chair and feeling his neck (where the explosives are) is him contemplating "Fuck it. Might as well just sit here until they explosives in my neck kill me". Star Wars seems like a slow movie but when it came out it was fast paced. When this came out it was a fast paced movie because they were not editing movies like music videos back then.

[@ralphthemoviemaker]

I love this series so far. Keep up the good work!

[@cynicalstaninternetwarrior2734]

Do you likes Escape From New York???

[@Infandouss]

ralphthemoviemaker shut the fuck up

[@anthonyl3517]

@@Infandouss lol

[@Wellspring604]

Ignore the miserable people.

[@ben698]

You so segsy raplh

[@downsouth420]

I've loved synth scores for a long time. I always thought the synth was great for a movie like this, where it creates an unsettling ambience. Same thing with the first Terminator movie: it creates a cold, mechanical ambience that complements a cold, mechanical being chasing relentlessly after you. (The first Terminator was supposed to be a thriller instead of an action movie). The score in Escape works in a similar fashion: they are in a cold, unfeeling rendition of a large city.

[@BobbyBerosinijrMagic]

one of my favorite movies of all time

[@BobbyBerosinijrMagic]

no its not.............

[@rsiquera94]

+EkzoVirus HD Are you from the Thought Police?

[@diezel308]

John Carpenter was really great at making movies that feature Kurt Russell doing a cowboy impression while wandering around not having any idea what's going on.

[@gravydude1957]

you really broke down their movie making formula and I think it worked. idk if u can go wrong with that combination tho.

[@jedi4049]

The secret sauce.

[@criticalgeek9187]

A Carpenter movie? Oh, Mike is sure going to *love* that.

[@CricketWocky]

+Harrison Goertz nobody cares that you liked it, we're talking about Mike

[@ericmichaud1273]

+Mano E Mano His opinion gives some insight as to why people like it.

[@CricketWocky]

+Marc Lemieux "it was a dumb summer movie" provides zero insight. anyone with an opposing opinion could have guessed that's why you liked the movie with the dinosaurs. Lazy ass "You must have wanted an Oscar winner" comments in general are meaningless.

[@criticalgeek9187]

***** Hey, I'm having trouble walking, I think my cane broke. So, ehm, tell me when you get that stick out of your ass. I could make use of it.

[@Radiotomb]

Such a fun film. My Dad showed me Escape from New York when I was a kid, and I've been a fan of it ever since! It has an awesome 80's soundtrack, too 😎

[@BeyondBirthday2005]

In the last 2 weeks there have been 2 re:View episodes and only 1 Half in the Bag episode. Half in the Bag is officially replaced

[@rigsby1454]

maybe they haven't been fucked to see anything

[@caracatoacacepe]

And not a single Best of the worst Pack it up boys, this is now officially a re:View only channel

[@whodatninja439]

And no commentary

[@madsstaysnoided558]

*re:Placed

[@britishnerd3919]

I actually prefer the synth score, it shows how this sort of harsh action has become commonplace in this world with a slightly down played score

[@Guru8bit]

Mike would love Metal Gear

[@matman000000]

You're that ninja.

[@Janosevic80]

WHAT?!

[@matman000000]

alejandro ramajo segovia Psycho Mantis?

[@madsstaysnoided558]

I belong here, in the box

[@ico128]

Not even those bleeding heart liberals from the military oversight committee.

[@MetricCaboose1]

Okay hold up, how does Mike not like Assault on Precinct 13?

[@DreamcastGuy]

Review the Care Bears movie you hacks. It took 12 years to make so you better not be critical about it!

[@Pablo-ti3ih]

+Man Beadle You do realize whenever someone calls Jay and Mike frauds it's a joke and not hate

[@TGill]

+Pablo Morrissey-Fernandez shut up fraud, know nothing hack!

[@harrisongoertz1346]

Well they did made a masterpiece short film called "Care Boars"

[@Pablo-ti3ih]

+Man Beadle oh apologies then

[@ColetheAero]

Don't you mean: The Care Boars Save Christmas?

[@douglasdoyle8944]

You'd think from a guy who enjoys star trek:the motion picture that boring wouldn't be a problem.

[@georget10i]

So Mike wanted basically everything that makes this movie a masterpiece changed. John Carpenter is a master of atmosphere and the big part in that is music, I can always recognize a John Carpenter movie by the atmosphere and music. They Live, The Thing, Escape From New York all have really unique feel to them,.

[@brycehyers4123]

The music is great in this movie. Bought the soundtrack years ago. Opening Sequence is fantastic

[@anth4x]

Mike is mad that it's not Jurassic World. "Where is my obvious cliches, Goddammit?"

[@unclewizard]

When Snake's landing in the city, the cue playing is Carpenter's arrangement of Claude Debussy's "Engulfed Cathedral." I think it's one of his best cues.

[@claykennedy6790]

The main theme in this movie is incredible. I saw Escape for the first time when I was about 14. For over a decade I didn't see it again. At least once a week for those ten years I'd find myself humming the intro music. Love love love Carpenter's score.

[@thedukeofeggslap]

i’m w/ Jay on this one. Escape from New York is awesome. it’s great to watch once an acid trip is in its final hours.

[@BlaineBerserker]

I'm LOVING this new series guys. Please keep it up!

[@faville]

Don't know if it's been said already, but since Jay likes the music at 17:00 it's worth mentioning that the tune there is Debussy's La Cathedral Engloutie synthed up all Tomito-esque. So it's not Carpenter's creation, but it's still a perfect choice for that scene and the way he transforms it with synth is great.

[@qurazy]

I've always loved this movie as an MGS fan. Very atmospheric film.

[@livecoilarchive1458]

Fun fact, Snake Plissken along with John Connor from Terminator 1 were the main inspirations behind Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series. Hideo Kojima was a big fan of American films and carried that inspiration into his video games. In MGS2, Solid Snake even goes by the disguise Iroquoi Plissken for a time.

[@christiandaugherty6339]

John Connor isn't in Terminator 1?

[@ezlmonqzy9650]

@@christiandaugherty6339he probably means John Conner dad the dude who went back in time to search for Sara Conner I guess

[@MichaelGreen57320]

Kyle Reese's Pieces

[@ezlmonqzy9650]

@@MichaelGreen57320 😂 fuck I wish he had made it to the end

[@bulletproofKevlar]

i love all rlm cast! they are all great like not moby, beard and glasses guy, rich evans, ginger chick how likes farts, all memorable!!!

[@JesseFisher-can-has-coffee]

bulletproofKevlar don't forget those special appearances from temporarily-not-beard-and-glasses guy

[@karlwa641]

"Not Moby" you sly dog

[@hotdogthevender]

True story: the first time I watched this movie was actually 1997, so when that title card came up "1997..... NOW" we all lost it. That was fantastic.

[@JoaoFederle]

gotta like how mike criticises modern movies for being generic and his "suggestions" for making this movie better are "having a generic action score, have more goofy characters and cut it faster". basically asking for it to become a marvel movie. and yet, whenever he reviews a marvel movie, he likes to go all high brow on it.

[@talkinghoorse6936]

I think Mike just likes to complain lol.

[@rowanoak_]

well, he wants generic for the era, what passes as generic has changed over the past 40 years. he wants Escape From New York to be more like conventional 80s action movies, because he likes those. he wishes modern marvel movies would break away from modern action movie conventions, because he doesn't like modern action movies.

[@JoaoFederle]

@@rowanoak_ he is just a hipster then

[@TheShredworthy]

@17:04 music is transcribed from "The Engulfed Cathedral" By Claude Debussy/ originally for solo piano

[@codediporpal]

This low budget movie was better than most of the $100 million+ blockbusters made today. Captain America: Civil War, or Escape From New York. If I had to watch one again tonight I'd pick Escape From New York. (I won't even bother to see Superman vs. Batman, or whatever that new X-Men movie is)

[@EmergencyChannel]

I love this film. The score is really what makes the film.

[@mw7741]

WTF he hated Assault on Precinct 13?? That movie is fucking amazing!

[@pupthelovemonkey]

I felt Assault on Precinct 13 started well but the writing / execution got pretty bad a little while after they entered the police station. Like flesh out the antagonists a bit more and they would have actually made the payoff / action scenes much more effective.

[@cr0mag732]

The movie doesn't wink at you?? You can't be serious.... The main character is a one eyed snake

[@justinshallard893]

RIP Harry Dean Stanton

[@PaulSF]

Still waiting on Escape From L.A. It'd be the total reversal of this.

[@toonu]

What movie is next? I suggest: Robocop, Commando, Dark Angel, Cyborg, 3:15, The Explorers, Last Boy Scout, Ghostbusters

[@SL-hq2ck]

Robocop was reviewed on HitB.

[@nian89]

Mike is really good at imitating Rich's laughter 11:46

[@MinuteExplained]

14:50 - This was put in there so Snake could have a case of the Not Gays.

[@katmckool]

I was 15 when this came out and I LOVED IT!!! I was considered action back then and the concept was so original! When I hear young people talk about hos boring it is, it just points out how much context matters. I still love this movie but I remember the feeling when we first saw it which colors my perception. On another note, I have watched 2 episodes of this show and the one guy with shorter hair hates everything! Seriously. I find him extremely annoying. He and I would not agree on anything! I'm not sure I can keep watching because it's too irritating. Sorry dude. I respect your opinion but still find it irritating to have people make fun of iconic movies from my youth. I wish you all well!

[@TheTrueKailash]

brilliant film all over. have watched it more times than i can count. the sound, the atmosphere, the concept is great

[@DrSininsinity]

Returning once again to this re:view to reinforce why I only completely trust Jay. Mike is so far off sometimes it's amazing. Every complaint in this one is an absurd.

[@EmanAugust]

Couldn't agree more Jay is the only one of them (maybe the big glasses guy) who's seen movies of all types from different times and places. Mike watches like 5 movies a year now and he couldn't be bothered in the slightest to see stuff outside of his wheelhouse.

[@lostielizzie]

Mike's character has always been fickle and inconsistent aside from his Star Trek arc, Rich Evans really needs to hone his writing of the character for the next season of RLM.

[@cwinowich]

i disagree, mike wasn't wrong about anything he said, it's just he judges the movie a little too harsh and doesn't appreciate the strong aspects as much as a lot of other people, but he gives a pretty fair analysis.

[@elijahbrown9234]

Thanks Jay for saying absolutely every single thing I like about this movie. Oh yeah, Mike misspoke, it was not filmed in New York, that was St Louis.

[@kingsleycy3450]

One of those movies where the concept is a lot better than the actual movie. Our minds remembered the movie as Snake being a survivalist badass in a post apocalyptic New York when in actuality it's mostly the character looking lost in tiny sets

[@this_mind_of_mine]

Is this replacing Half in the Bag?!

[@ConfusedReviews]

No you fffffffffuck.

[@this_mind_of_mine]

OH MY GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWDDDDDDDDD!!!

[@jumpyjump90]

Yes. Yes, it is. Weep now and leave.

[@thebluestcrowe]

No. I am not affiliated with them or have any inside information. But as a fan I imagine there is a desire to go to their favourite movies and discuss what makes them great and what feels dated. Something I've been waiting to see for a long time. This is what the series is. Meanwhile Half In The Bag will continue when there are films that they genuinely want to see and think are worth giving critique. I don't blame them. So many bad films are coming and are being made. Also there's only so many films that come out each month - where as there is a somewhat infinite supply of films that have already been released.

[@this_mind_of_mine]

I know. In the first episode, they said this isn't replacing Half in the Bag. I uh...I was doing a bit.

[@zalf1641]

Mike saying that the movie doesn't wink at you is just a clear example of Mike not knowing how eyepatches work.

[@carteliser]

Will Rich and... the bald guy be replacing Mike and Jay in future episodes?

[@ShoRyuBarbie]

You mean Jay's former roommate?

[@carteliser]

Invite Neil Breen?? "There's got to be a better way!"

[@deanopain]

you mean future Mike and Jay

[@imposible2beat]

Rewatching this video years later, the score comparison is hilarious. The score in the movie IS SO PROFOUNDLY BETTER than the replacement score suggested.

[@Vaporvice84]

@15:40 Holy shit!! RLM knows about New-retrowave.

[@Adagamante]

I'm not even sure how I found out about it...

[@elijahbrown9234]

I fell asleep listening to the Blade Runner soundtrack on youtube like 8 months ago. I woke up a few hours later and Powerglove's Nightforce was playing. I have been hooked ever since.You gotta' understand, as much as Jay is a complete hack/sellout/shill he's also a genius and super cool.

[@Vaporvice84]

xxxaragon Well, I was just at a synthwave meetup party last weekend where i met both artists and other fans like myself, and they said this was their biggest turnout yet compared to the previous years.

[@asecher]

Hey Guys, for the record the whole score is original by John Carpenter, except for the one scene you mention around 17:15 where Snake is flying over the city in his glider. There the soundtrack uses a piece by French classical composer Claude Debussy called "Engulfed Cathedral". Its a beautiful pieces and its placed perfectly with the visuals for that scene.

[@hecknoosh]

Saw this at a very young age, and it’s still one my favorite dystopian movies 🎥

[@tomwoodthorpe5790]

"It doesn't wink at you" Wat? Kurt Russell is winking the entire film

[@rhiannadahmer4052]

Seeing that clip of Al Pacino in Jack and Jill breaks my fucking heart

[@slavshuravesky6933]

Escape from New York is an awesome film. The movie was made in 1981 with a budget of $6 million. Which was low even for that time. In fact the movie was not shot in New York, but in St. Louis in an area that was devastated by a fire in 1976. The movie is definitely a tongue in cheek. The only way you take this movie too seriously is if you are kinda stupid and need things pre-chewed for you.

[@Qwazin]

Review Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

[@vaporfarts]

The best one.

[@ENTERPLAYSTUDIO]

That movie is fucking horrible, and not in a good way....also it really hasn't aged well...it's basically the Wayne's World of it's time....

[@soccerguy18321832]

I watched Wayne's World recently and it was fantastic

[@Rockyisntyourname]

Why would you mention such a movie? What the fuck is wrong with you? If I wasn't so exhausted from your recommendation, I'd hate you.

[@Raycloud]

I saw this for the first time maybe 5 years ago and loved it. It had very little action, but I loved the tone and look, the feel of the movie. I watched it alone really late at night and it was perfect for that. Music is great and unique too and the idea is fun.