No Escape

It was quite a likeable thing that passed through the cinemas only in foreign countries and very quickly. We don't really learn much about why it all happened, so we don't have a broader view, but the depicted survival story of an American family amidst the hell of civil war is atmospheric and suitably unvarnished, plus surprisingly technically proficient. I enjoyed Pierce Brosnan in the typical role he does best (ex-military) and no beating around the bush. Owen Wilson acts as if his life depended on it. Again, a very topical subject. (06/11/2016)

What’s great about No Escape is that it absolutely realistically portrays a situation that could occur at any time now in any shaky country, and it wouldn’t even have to be in Asia. You simply go there once in good will and all of the sudden you are public enemy number one without really knowing why. And what’s really cool about this film is that it’s trying to suggest why such a coup had occurred and how USA-led globalization affects the rest of the world. Obviously, nothing will change through a movie like this, but sometimes it’s good to watch a movie like this and think about the world for a while. On top of that, I was really surprised by Owen Wilson, who after a pretty long while made another appearance in a serious movie and convinced me once again of what a good actor he is. (10/18/2016)

An intense and suspenseful flick that I am ashamed to have put off for so long. A family with kids on vacation in Asia find themselves in the middle of a coup in which the locals are hunting Americans, and it's an incredibly atmospheric ride. I loved the brilliant two leads, the reasonable running time that doesn't bore for a minute, and, most importantly, the ubiquitous action, paranoia and frantic escape from the attackers. A simple but beautifully functional whole, whose greatest strength is its ability to pin the viewer in their seat, and that doesn't happen to me all that often. (08/26/2022)

Slight disappointment. On the plus side, No Escape moves quickly and doesn't let up until the end, but it doesn't have much to impress. The action is mediocre, the blood is scarce, Owen Wilson is not a good fit here, Pierce Brosnan on the other hand enjoys his role but doesn't get much space. I appreciate the topical and unorthodox theme. All in all, a pleasant entertainment that does not offend. 65% (11/03/2015)

I surprisingly liked this. It focuses a lot on family, and in this respect, it's simple yet believable. Moreover, the extent to which Wilson's character is willing and able to do everything to save his loved ones really impressed me. Pierce Brosnan deserved more space, but again, it didn't slip into being a macho thriller. (11/03/2015)