Just when it seemed hard to do worse than the second film, Escape Plan 3 arrives to prove that there's always room to fall a little further... even if it's just by a tiny bit. It's true that this entry is slightly better than its predecessor, but that doesn't mean much when you're starting from such a disaster.
The movie is a collection of clichés, repetitive fight scenes, and a plot that doesn't even try to be engaging. Stallone goes through the motions, but it feels like even he knows this isn’t going anywhere. The prison, which should have been a tense and exciting setting, ends up being just as bland as the story holding it together.
There are moments when it feels like things might finally take off, but it quickly falls back into predictable and boring territory. This is a movie to watch with your brain completely switched off... and even then, you might still wonder if there wasn’t a better way to spend an hour and a half of your life.
Another unnecessary sequel that only proves some sagas should have ended with their first movie.
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