CheerupSilver Very Cool!!!

BoardChiri Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

Bergorks If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

Caryl It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de) "No Escape" is an American short film from 5 years ago written and directed by Dan Trachtenberg. It runs for 7 minutes, 5.5 minutes without credits. Good thing about it is that you can enjoy this film no matter where you come from. You do not need to speak English as there is no dialogue in here. I am only vaguely aware of the game "Portal", even if I love the song "Still Alive", but fans of the game will certainly appreciate this short movie even more than I did. The action and effects are really close to what you have to do in the video game I believe. It is probably more about effects and action than about great acting or a great story, but the close connection to the game makes it work nonetheless in my opinion. And action/sci-fi really isn't my genre usually. Still I enjoyed the watch and give it a thumbs up. Recommended.

estebangonzalez10 With an upcoming film starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Goodman coming out in 2016, I decided to check out director Dan Trachtenberg's short, Portal: No Escape, which was based on a video game which I've never heard of. Fans of the video games will probably appreciate this film more, but it's still pretty simple to follow. A young woman awakens in a locked cellar (similar to the one in Oldboy) under heavy surveillance. She discovers a hidden weapon that will allow her to escape. I don't want to give away what exactly it is that the weapon does for those of us that aren't familiar with the video game. The woman is played by Danielle Rayne and there isn't any dialogue so it basically is a very physical performance. I could easily see Rayne as the next female Michelle Rodriguez faces off in the Fast and Furious franchise after eliminating Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey. Ryan delivers some fun scenes, while the short also benefits from some cool looking visual effects. The short is less than six minutes long, but it is an entertaining watch. I'm looking forward to Trachtenberg's upcoming film, Valencia, which seems to have a very interesting cast.

Jeff Newberry (Exodyus) While the critics complain that this is too short -- it's a short film, for crying out loud. It's supposed to be a teaser. The length of the shorty feels perfect, if you know anything about the game at all.And even if you don't, it might leave you longing for a taste of Portal / Portal 2. You grasp the understanding of the weapon from just a few clips. And you don't need to understand 'how' she figured out how to get out eventually, because the game is a massive puzzle, in itself.Clearly it all makes sense and the film was enjoyable from a nerd's perspective. The woman is also ripped as can be and gorgeous. I really enjoyed this.

manjodude I found the special effects to be as cool as any mainstream Hollywood movie. With that skill, this could actually have been a full-length flick competing with other major releases being churned out.The music really fit the theme and truly held my attention to what was happening.The actor Danielle Rayne is fair, she at least plays the part physically with her ripped muscles :) Wish I could have seen more of this movie especially the action which was intriguing. Although I enjoy watching short movies, this could have gone a wee bit longer :)