Armageddon vs Escape from L.A.
Armageddon has the higher audience score (6.8/10 against 5.9/10 for Escape from L.A.). Escape from L.A. is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h 31m. Escape from L.A. is the older of the two (1996 against 1998). Both are action, adventure, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Steve Buscemi.
Armageddon
Escape from L.A.| Armageddon | Escape from L.A. | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 5.9/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 1996 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 1h 36m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Michael Bay | John Carpenter |
| Main cast | Liv Tyler, Steve Buscemi, Owen Wilson, Peter Stormare, Billy Bob Thornton | Steve Buscemi, Kurt Russell, Michelle Forbes, Leland Orser, Peter Fonda |
Synopsis
Armageddon
When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.
Escape from L.A.
Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.
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