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No Escape
2015 103 min Thailand, United States of America R 16+
★5.9
Thriller, Action
Director: John Erick Dowdle
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Description
In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape in an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$27.29M
Worldwide:
$54.4M
Starring
Lake Bell
Actor
Pierce Brosnan
Actor
Owen Wilson
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
No Escape is regarded as a highly effective, suspenseful thriller that succeeds as a gripping commercial experience. While critics may have been dismissive of its premise, viewers generally praise its intense action sequences and the committed performances of its lead cast.
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a high-stakes, pulse-pounding thriller that effectively maintains suspense throughout the narrative. | |
| Acting | Lake Bell delivers a standout, powerful performance that anchors the film's dramatic stakes. | |
| Acting | Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan provide grounded and effective performances that bolster the film's credibility. | |
| Originality | The premise is seen by some as an engaging, straightforward survival story, while others find the narrative framework overly familiar. |