About No Escape

No Escape is an intense action thriller released in 2015. The film is directed by John Erick Dowdle, and centers around an American business executive, Jack Dwyer, who along with his family becomes embroiled in a violent coup in their new overseas home. As the city descends into chaos, the family must navigate through a perilous environment and seek a safe escape as foreign rebels seek to eliminate any American citizens on their path.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by John Erick Dowdle who also co-wrote the film with his brother, Drew Dowdle. The film was majorly shot in Thailand, delicately capturing the essence of a foreign land in turmoil. The production process was precise and meticulously managed, to realistically portray the tense atmosphere and chaos of a violent coup.

Actors

• Owen Wilson as Jack Dwyer - He skillfully portrays the role of a devoted family man, caught in the most unfavorable circumstances, delivering a genuinely fearful and dramatic performance.
• Lake Bell as Annie Dwyer - She plays the wife of Jack, her performance is both touching and resilient as a mother trying to protect her children in the midst of danger.
• Pierce Brosnan as Hammond - He plays an enigmatic British operative that aids the family, Brosnan's character gives the audience a suspenseful engagement.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is Owen Wilson's first action film in over a decade.
• The movie was shot in Chiang Mai, Thailand, a location which subbed in for a nameless South East Asian city where the plot unfolds.

Awards

The movie didn't win any major awards but it received good reviews for its thrill and action sequence design.

Quotes

• "There's no chance and no choice." - Jack Dwyer
• "Always the quiet ones." - Hammond

Music, Soundtrack

• Marco Beltrami composed the intense and gripping score for No Escape.
• The soundtrack includes songs like "Where Did the Time Go Girl" and "Do You Have a Grudge?"