Escape Room

Name: Escape Room
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: January 4, 2019
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 49
Cast: Adam Robitel, Bart Fouche, Cornelius Geaney Jr., Deborah Ann Woll, Jamie-Lee Money

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Escape Room

Movie Details & Credits

Columbia Pictures Corporation | Release Date: January 4, 2019

Starring: Adam Robitel, Bart Fouche, Cornelius Geaney Jr., Deborah Ann Woll, Jamie-Lee Money, Jay Ellis, Jessica Sutton, Kenneth Fok, Logan Miller, Nik Dodani, Russell Crous, Taylor Russell, Tyler Labine, Vere Tindale, Yorick van Wageningen

Summary: Six strangers find themselves in circumstances beyond their control and must use their wits to find the clues or die.

Director: Adam Robitel

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 99 min

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Awards & Rankings

30	#30 Best Movie of 2019
2	#2 Most Discussed Movie of 2019
12	#12 Most Shared Movie of 2019

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TheWrap - William Bibbiani

Jan 3, 2019

It’s a movie about escape rooms that literally kill you, and if you’re willing to buy into that premise, it’s about as good as a movie with that premise could probably be. So, hey, 2019 is looking up. Read full review

New York Magazine (Vulture) - Emily Yoshida

Jan 3, 2019

Tight, fun little thriller. Read full review

IGN - Rosie Knight

Jan 3, 2019

If you've ever watched a Saw movie and wished there was no gore and a few more puzzles to solve then you'll likely enjoy this tropey but fun flick. Read full review

San Francisco Chronicle - Mick LaSalle

Jan 3, 2019

Escape Room is an amusement park ride. It has no reason for being beyond that base-level kick, and it doesn’t, as they say, transcend the genre. But there’s something to be said for amusement park rides. People like them for good reason. Read full review

The Associated Press - Lindsey Bahr

Jan 3, 2019

The filmmakers haven’t gone so far as to put you in the game, too. A lot of it is watching all the characters find keys and have their own revelations, so by the time you get to the fifth room, it’s understandable if interest is starting to wane a bit even with the addition of a link between the six people. Read full review

Arizona Republic - Kerry Lengel

Jan 4, 2019

At least it could have been fun-bad, not just boring-bad. Read full review

We Got This Covered - Luke Parker

Jan 10, 2019

There’s just enough cleverness in Escape Room to enjoy that this bad-horror-movie experience becomes more discouraging than droll. Read full review

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BinSensei

Jan 4, 2019

Saw x Cube x The Belko Experiment, if you like those movies then you should like this one.

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Davrosdaleks1

Jan 5, 2019

Escape Room is about a group of strangers invited to participate in a series of escape rooms (for the unaware: group puzzle-solving activities) only to find out they're deadly. Sure, yeah killer traps and rooms have already been done in previous films, but I appreciate the idea of an escapeEscape Room is about a group of strangers invited to participate in a series of escape rooms (for the unaware: group puzzle-solving activities) only to find out they're deadly. Sure, yeah killer traps and rooms have already been done in previous films, but I appreciate the idea of an escape room in general being used as a force of murder considering how popular they are these days. I wasn't sure how this film would turn out based on the previews, but I was pleased with the final product.

Yeah, the movie has some predictable characters and elements, but this is a very polished film. The script, occasional joke without sabotaging the mood, characters, and general direction are all solid. Great main cast all around, better than expected for movies of this type.

A lot of thought goes into the murder rooms, which are all impressively decorated and designed. They are a little over-the-top, but the film manages to explain how they work practically. The challenges and threats all pan out nicely. The ending, while I wouldn't say it was bad, wasn't ideal for me. To clarify, I'm talking about the wrap-up after the final fight for survival, which works. 1) This final part breaks the tenuous suspension-of-disbelief as the antagonist or antagonists does/do something that seems impossible to pull off even with his/her/their resources. 2) There is a semi-long tacked-on setup for a possible sequel that seems more at home for a big blockbuster than a horror film.

Also, be forewarned that the reveal of the human face/faces to the antagonist/antagonists is a little underwhelming.

I wouldn't say Escape Room is a must-see, but I do recommend it to any horror fan who wants a good time.… Expand

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odzima

Jan 11, 2019

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Daniel_Endure

Jan 4, 2019

Escape Room feels like a spin-off to the Saw franchise - with a better premise behind it, that is. The film will draw your attention throughout with its continual far-fetched thrills, however, some moments of cringe-worthy dialogue and unconvincing reactions on behalf of the cast might justEscape Room feels like a spin-off to the Saw franchise - with a better premise behind it, that is. The film will draw your attention throughout with its continual far-fetched thrills, however, some moments of cringe-worthy dialogue and unconvincing reactions on behalf of the cast might just keep you from getting entirely sucked into the grand mystery at hand.… Expand

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TommyTimberlake

Jan 21, 2019

Great seeing Martin all grown up. I'm so proud of him. He has truly come a long way since his early days. Thanks for the memories :)...

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theirrelephants

Jan 8, 2019

If you like crappy saw ripoffs (not that SAW was good to begin with), you'll love this movie.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

moviecritic68

Jan 16, 2019

About 10 minutes into the movie I was looking for a clue on how to escape the theater. You could hear the sarcastic chuckles from the few who attended wondering why they were still in their seats. (Another red flag - sparse audience) I'm bitterly disappointed with some of the misleading userAbout 10 minutes into the movie I was looking for a clue on how to escape the theater. You could hear the sarcastic chuckles from the few who attended wondering why they were still in their seats. (Another red flag - sparse audience) I'm bitterly disappointed with some of the misleading user scores from some of the people I rely on. Amateur acting mixed in with a poorly written script. SAVE YOUR MONEY & TIME… Expand

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