escape from new york be probably the first modern action movie and and still stand up pretty well . not quite up to today cgi effect and but the main character snake pliskin play by kurt russell be probably the cool action hero ( or anti hero ) ever . up until this role russell be probably best know for his disney movie and it be a great casting job that totally change russell image . i can not say enough good about this film . if you like your action gritty and your hero to be drip with attitude you will love snake .