No Escape (DVD): Review

Film

Jack Dwyer (Owne Wilson) has just packed up his wife and two young daughers, and moved to another country for his company. A large corporation that is seen as feathering its own corporate structure, rather than benifitting the local econemy. Not long after their arrival, there is a coup, and they are not only caught in the middle, but Jack becomes a target because of his affiliation with his company.

A far too convenient encounter with the mysterious Hammond (Pierce Brosnan) when arriving at the airport, later proves to be the family’s lifeline, as he appears when they are in the most dire of need, with advice and skills.

WIth a very simple storyline, the film is not going to require too much thought to follow a plot with not twists, but it is indeed enjoyable for the rush of the chase, and not knowing if they will escape the several very tight predicaments.

No Escape is an action film, plain and simple. It has a bit of a thrill factor, but leaves one thinking more about how they’d cope in the situation, rather than actually championing the characters. Character develpoment is shallow, but this is not uncommon with films of this genre.

The story is sure to thrill and impress fans of action movies, and is a great way to escape for a time and put oneself into another world. An action film that makes no excuses about what is is, No Escpae is a running, diving ride.

Disc

No Escape is available now, to purchase on disc, in South Africa.

Video

Video is encoded at a high bitrate, which is especially beneficial in the scattering of fast paced action scenes, or outdoor scenes with lots of smaller details. The colours are bright, with no visible artefacts on screen.

Audio

Sound is encoded in a 5.1 soundtrack, further drawing the viewer into the on-screen action, and widening the world of the characters. There are several crowd scenes, and scenes with lots of action, that benefit from the surround mix.

Navigation

Navigation i ssimple and static, but easy to use, leaving more space for a higher encoded main feature.

Bonus

There are no bonus features on the disc, except for a few previews at the beginning.

By Andrew Germishuys

Founder of SAMDB | Actor | Armourer | Tech Enthusiast With over two decades in the film industry, I'm a seasoned actor and skilled armourer. I hold numerous certifications in acting and filmmaking, complemented by degrees and diplomas in IT and technology, giving me a unique blend of creative and technical expertise. When I'm not on set or in the workshop, you'll find me immersed in the world of gaming and VR, fuelling my passion for cutting-edge technology. Connect with me: X / Twitter Facebook Instagram Mastodon Threads Explore my work on SAMDB IMDb