I don't understand why so many people like "The Thing" and "Escape from New York", but hate "Escape From L.A.". I think it's better than both of them. "The Thing" and "Escape from New York" are boring except for the hilariously crazy special effects and make-up.
"Escape From L.A." is just way more entertaining overall. Filled with fantastic character actors in small, but memorably funny roles (i.e. Steve Buscemi, Bruce Campbell, Pam Grier) and a consistently fun story with a really cool and surprising ending. And since it was made in the 90s, it has even more elaborate action set pieces than the other two.
"Escape From L.A." is just way more entertaining overall. Filled with fantastic character actors in small, but memorably funny roles (i.e. Steve Buscemi, Bruce Campbell, Pam Grier) and a consistently fun story with a really cool and surprising ending. And since it was made in the 90s, it has even more elaborate action set pieces than the other two.