FROM THE BACK OF THE BOX:
When a structural-security authority finds himself set up and incarcerated in the world’s most secret and secure prison, he has to use his skills to escape with help from the inside.
FROM THE BACK OF MY BRAIN:
“Escape Plan” is the joining of Schwarzenegger and Stallone into a totally hetero bromance set in a prison. Schwarzenegger is already in the big house, when Stallone is recruited to break into the place. It’s a top secret, off-the-books facility that no one is supposed to know about but the CIA. Unfortunately, they betray Stallone and it’s time for revenge! 50 Cent and The Passion of the Jesus play well off our two leads, but this is their movie. After all, nothing is as compelling as watching old men fumble around in prison.
The supporting cast is fairly strong for a thin plot. Jim Caviezel portrays a terrifying and capable warden. The least that can be said about everything else, the better. It’s not like I was expecting much from the movie, especially since it delivered on its throwback appeal in a way that “The Expendables” didn’t. That being said, I don’t expect to see a sequel anytime in the future. Also, what was up with not really having any sort of female development? Sure, Amy Ryan tried to be the lone taco in the sausage fest, but it felt forced. Yeah, I’m the guy that’s going to choose to complain about that.
The Blu-Ray comes with a DVD copy, Digital copy, commentary, featurettes and interviews. The DTS-HD 7.1 master audio track is insane, as it blows up my back speakers in a way that I haven’t experience in the last few months. The 1080p transfer is strong with deep blacks too. I know that I shouldn’t give glowing reviews just because it made my home theater light up, but it was amazing. In the end, I’d recommend a purchase.
RELEASE DATE: 02/04/2014