The Manhattan Corporation (T.C.) is back, and now has plans to take over the Bronx to create a New York for the future with "the most magnificent architectural complex ever created by man: the eighth wonder of the world."

How do we know this to be true? How can you not believe once they unveil the stunningly mediocre model during the presentation. (I believe they use parts of this model later for special effects, and when I say special, I mean special!)

The Corporation’s plan is to relocate the residents of "no-man's-land" to enchanted solar homes in New Mexico....or is it?! Mr. Clark, president of the giant corporation, has hired Dirk "No Sugar!" Wangler to run this relocation, or should I say extermination. Wangler is a former prison warden who has an appetite for death, but while clearing out the buildings, he killed the wrong man's parents. That's right, Mark Gregory returns to the roll he was born to play as Trash!

Enzo G. Castellari resumes his position in the directors' chair for another 81 minutes of bloodshed in the Bronx. There's no convoy of motorcycles with glowing skulls, or cabaret gangs dance fighting. No, the things that made "1990" Bronx Warriors a stand out are gone, although Castellari does acknowledge their brilliance by selectively placing those gems throughout the movie (a nice treat for fans of "1990".) I must say the most missed item is Trash's elbow spike: a glorious weapon that will not be soon forgotten.

Escape from the Bronx takes a no frills approach (straight action), and Castellari has polished his film making skills. This will cost him a Hamlin. Don't worry, it‘s still bad enough to have you and your friends asking "Why?" through your tears of laughter. The disinfestation crew, led by Wrangler, is clad in silver jumpsuits, slightly altered motorcycle helmets (to look futuristic,) and flame throwers!

Trash's outfit is suspect all right, not as flaming as the leather vest he donned in "1990", but still quite impressive. The action sequences have improved from the first film by adding an effects guy who loves to
blow up anything and as often as possible. My favorite addition to heighten the seriousness and drama of the
action is the super super slow-motion shots...priceless!

Henry Silva plays Dirk Wrangler (quite possibly my favorite name in film.) For those of you not well,versed in the B movie world, you would know this fine thespian from Sharky's Machine as Billy Score, or more,recently from Ghost Dog. Having said that, this man has quite a resume of obscure and potentially great classics for the halls of Bad Movie Knights. His performance in this film definitely warrants,investigation. The Ironside Agenda (see glossary) may be warranted, but I must confer with my associates. Regardless, Mr. Silva's charismatic performance is undeniable! This is due to Castellari, and his study,of the cinematography of his homeland, no doubt taking queues form Sergio Leone's Clint close-ups.This is actually a decent flick for you action whores out there, but make no mistake, this is a bad movie. I would view "1990" first to heighten the effect you know, the soft drugs help the hard drugs.....Well that's what I've heard Enjoy!

Hamlin Grade: 4

Fletch is a killing word!