You see a man like Snake Plissken, you know his life (not all of it) has been horror and chaos. That changes a person profoundly. He's quiet but intense. He is stoic but unforgivingly blunt. And he's also relentless. There's a reason he is like that.
I think the post-Viet Nam/Watergate zeitgeist heavily influenced this film as well. Snake being a soldier who no longer believes in the system...the depiction of the president as someone motivated by self interest rather than serving the public.
Also in the final shot in the video where Plisken walks away from the air force base you can see the US flag reversed and upside down in the puddles reflection, this must have been on purpose and shows that the film actually had some thought put into it's mis en scene rather than just being a generic bland action flick
And Lead paint, don't forget the lead in paint and the air of poor neighborhoods. Many environmental factors than were part of the increase of violent crime. Aside the war on the poor, aka on drugs, terror, etc.
There is strong correlational between removing lead from gasoline (and by extension car exhaust and urban air quality) and the reduction of violent crimes.
anti-police themes? Ideas about a racist police state, a literal prison island, and anti-imperialists and a disgruntled disillusioned war veteran? John Carpenter didn't write this movie, Mikhail Bakunin did!
6:45 The reason why Plissken became a criminal is explained in prequel comics where it is revealed that Snake's family were killed in the middle of a operation carried by the military when he was still in the special forces and that's why he come to hate the political system and the police and military force by equal
IN novel "Escape from New York" it was plainly said, that Snake Plissken left army after operation in covertop Leningrad, ended in slaughter of his unit. Job was to infiltrate city and retrieve intelligence officer, but in fact that was a total lie. That officer was to give russians misleading data, but all was in vain - those russians were too smart to buy it. Also in novel it is said, that WWIII is waged, but chemical weapons are used. Why Plissken was breaking the law? It all began after his service. He returned home and learnt that his home with his parents was burnt by police. Some psychos took his parents as hostages, and police had no intention to save people - they sent for flamethrower. After purge Snake's parents were declared psychos themselves and all their money was taken by government as colaterial damage. Also it was explained that new police officers were former military, but during the war their minds became twisted.
Yes, the metal gear solid creator, Hideo Kojima was made to watch one new movie every day and he loved Escape from New York and Solid Snake as a result is heavily inspired by him. In Metal Gear Solid 2, Solid Snake takes the code name "Plissken" as a reference.
this is one of my favorite films since years ago. I really enjoy the content you provide. Have you thought of doing any leonardo dicrapio films? for example, Like the man in the iron mask? could you ? you're sexy man bth
Regarding Plisken's past and his crimes, on the SE DVD I have, they include bonus material of the heist that Plisken was involved in which gets him arrested. It was cut from the final film, and for good reason, it was just not necessary. However, it does add some insight into Snake Plisken's situation at the beginning of the movie. Also, Plisken having an eyepatch... I guess that makes him a 'One-Eyed Snake'?
Strongblade 69 If you listen to the commentary, Carpenter states he cut the scene due to not wanting to give Snake too much humanity. I thought it was a good scene if just to show why he just doesn't care anymore due to the last person he had any type of feelings for died in front of him. He technically has not loose his eye, just the use of it. It still gives him pain on occasion.
And many politicians before and after them have exacerbated the situation in various other ways. It's best not to give in to base point scoring, but rather focus on solutions.
Yes, the problem is largely as no-one ever lowers sentencing. Reaction to the drug crisis in the 80's was more sentencing, then was the three strikes and mandatory sentencing etc, but at the same time no-one has had the balls to say If we raise THIS, then lets at least lower THAT or we end up with 2 million prisoners...
Can you review a movie without the liberal orthdoxy? The "militarization" of the police is a valid concern but one that is a bit cringey in the middle of a movie review.
My dad bought a laser disk player when I was a kid.. we had two movies this and Raiders. I have seen this about 200 times... love it.
We had one too. This and blade runner. Wore em out.
You see a man like Snake Plissken, you know his life (not all of it) has been horror and chaos. That changes a person profoundly. He's quiet but intense. He is stoic but unforgivingly blunt. And he's also relentless. There's a reason he is like that.
This movie, and by extension this review, are more relevant now than ever
I loved this movie for the sci-fi premise as a kid. I'm now astonished at how much it actually predicted.
I just watched this again. John Carpenter must be a time traveler
I think the post-Viet Nam/Watergate zeitgeist heavily influenced this film as well. Snake being a soldier who no longer believes in the system...the depiction of the president as someone motivated by self interest rather than serving the public.
"America when will you be angelic? " came to mind when you talked about "A little human compassion"
america why are your libraries full of tears?
Also, Fun Fact: Snake Pliskin is the inspiration for Snake in the Metal Gear Solid games.
2:12 how did white flight get into this
@@londonbowcat1 Not sure. Might have to dig into it.
This is even more poignant and relevant now....wish this had more reviews.
Also in the final shot in the video where Plisken walks away from the air force base you can see the US flag reversed and upside down in the puddles reflection, this must have been on purpose and shows that the film actually had some thought put into it's mis en scene rather than just being a generic bland action flick
I totally missed that. Good observation 👍🏻❤
And Lead paint, don't forget the lead in paint and the air of poor neighborhoods. Many environmental factors than were part of the increase of violent crime. Aside the war on the poor, aka on drugs, terror, etc.
There is strong correlational between removing lead from gasoline (and by extension car exhaust and urban air quality) and the reduction of violent crimes.
I’ve always liked Carpenter movies, but now I know why thanks to your reviews
what a video to watch in 2020
Great video. I like the movie, and know something bout American history. But this really ties it together. Thanks from Holland!
Now I HAVE to watch this film again.
anti-police themes? Ideas about a racist police state, a literal prison island, and anti-imperialists and a disgruntled disillusioned war veteran? John Carpenter didn't write this movie, Mikhail Bakunin did!
Or Leon Trotsky
They co-wrote it.
This term is basically a slur at this point, but I mean it with respect when I say that John Carpenter is basically an SJW grandmaster
@@andresacosta4832 social justice Shogun
One of my favourite films, fantasticly summarized in themes and meaning...
You are the number one ;)
Sept 2020 and this discussion video is more relevant than it was 3 years ago when it first went up...
an absolute fav of mine! Classic for sure, getting the blue in the mail any day now. I have had it on VHS for a long time now lol
Read the book. The US Police Force mistakenly attacked the home of his parents and killed them. That would definitely be a red line for me.
Great movie!! a true sci-fi classic!!
Amazing job Leon!
6:45 The reason why Plissken became a criminal is explained in prequel comics where it is revealed that Snake's family were killed in the middle of a operation carried by the military when he was still in the special forces and that's why he come to hate the political system and the police and military force by equal
IN novel "Escape from New York" it was plainly said, that Snake Plissken left army after operation in covertop Leningrad, ended in slaughter of his unit. Job was to infiltrate city and retrieve intelligence officer, but in fact that was a total lie. That officer was to give russians misleading data, but all was in vain - those russians were too smart to buy it.
Also in novel it is said, that WWIII is waged, but chemical weapons are used.
Why Plissken was breaking the law? It all began after his service. He returned home and learnt that his home with his parents was burnt by police. Some psychos took his parents as hostages, and police had no intention to save people - they sent for flamethrower. After purge Snake's parents were declared psychos themselves and all their money was taken by government as colaterial damage.
Also it was explained that new police officers were former military, but during the war their minds became twisted.
dayyyyyyyyyum.. that just got DEEP
The year where I am born the crime rises 400%...coincidence
@@xeokym223 that is specifically a consequence of me being born a year before them
Snake plisken ! I thought you were dead !
THIS is why we love renegades!
Please do Escape from LA next. Not as good a movie but so much to analyse.
A brilliant in-deepth analysis once again! Keep up the good work.
5:05 Was that SpaceCop?!!
Now I definitely have to see this movie
a very educational video that mirrors how we are today
0:31 president of what?
Is the video game snake based on this movie?
Yes, the metal gear solid creator, Hideo Kojima was made to watch one new movie every day and he loved Escape from New York and Solid Snake as a result is heavily inspired by him. In Metal Gear Solid 2, Solid Snake takes the code name "Plissken" as a reference.
No wonder this inspired Metal Gear Solid!
snake this was what metal gear solid was referencing, wow.
He's a solider, with long hair & even an eye patch so Konimi took some inspiration from this movie.
I like that movie a lot. Soon the United States will be like that. Los Angeles is almost like that.
Thank You. Will you do a Renegade Cut on The Piano Teacher (La Pianiste) and Storytelling.
Doesn't the president play the tape at the end? Why would he do that if it just contained nuclear secrets?
Time for an update
this is one of my favorite films since years ago. I really enjoy the content you provide. Have you thought of doing any leonardo dicrapio films? for example, Like the man in the iron mask? could you ? you're sexy man bth
Remember the Thing?? Great movie
love it
Brilliant idea for a film it was a dark future cult classic John carpenter is a genius
Well the president did save snake at the end.
Regarding Plisken's past and his crimes, on the SE DVD I have, they include bonus material of the heist that Plisken was involved in which gets him arrested. It was cut from the final film, and for good reason, it was just not necessary. However, it does add some insight into Snake Plisken's situation at the beginning of the movie.
Also, Plisken having an eyepatch... I guess that makes him a 'One-Eyed Snake'?
Strongblade 69 If you listen to the commentary, Carpenter states he cut the scene due to not wanting to give Snake too much humanity. I thought it was a good scene if just to show why he just doesn't care anymore due to the last person he had any type of feelings for died in front of him. He technically has not loose his eye, just the use of it. It still gives him pain on occasion.
Asylum Whispers Kurt Russell wanted to wear the eyepatch, Carpenter just let him.
you should read the novelization
Too bad it didn't have a mention and maybe quick analysis of how the "American" president has a straight-out British accent.
Nick Castle? Any relation to Frank?
No, but he played Michael Myers in the original Halloween.
always found this movie a bit dull, but i feel i have to rewatch it to see if my perspective will change
It's not an action-packed thrill ride, so it'd be understandable finding it a bit dull if you can't get behind the weirdness of the whole thing
Ivan Flores you have to like carpenter. It is much more about the mood and atmosphere then just the action.
I love this movie!
The Blu Ray i have Is shit though
🎯👍
The snake types code 666
These guys foresaw Trump before Trump knew he wanted to be president.
Meanwhile "Escape from L.A." was some BS...
Thank the Clintons for 3 strikes
And many politicians before and after them have exacerbated the situation in various other ways. It's best not to give in to base point scoring, but rather focus on solutions.
Yes, the problem is largely as no-one ever lowers sentencing. Reaction to the drug crisis in the 80's was more sentencing, then was the three strikes and mandatory sentencing etc, but at the same time no-one has had the balls to say If we raise THIS, then lets at least lower THAT or we end up with 2 million prisoners...
sorry I couldn't tell if you were explain the plot to suicide squad or metal gear hahaha the similarities are nuts
Metal Gear was heavily inspired by this film, right down to Solid Snake himself being a reference to Snake Plinkssen
A new version: escape from Portland Oregon. How the social policies have failed.
Can you review a movie without the liberal orthdoxy? The "militarization" of the police is a valid concern but one that is a bit cringey in the middle of a movie review.
I'm not a liberal, and this is not a movie review channel.
Great video, dude. Never seen your channel before today. Great analysis, would love to see you deconstruct Halloween, a personal carpenter favorite
My personal favorite analysis of his is "Taxi Driver". The 2012 version of "Dredd" is great too.