Half-Life: Escape From City 17 - Part 1

February. 13,2009      
Rating:
7
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Half-Life: Escape from City 17 is a two-part Canadian short film written, developed, and filmed by the Purchase Brothers. The film is set in the Half-Life universe, during the events of Half-Life 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode One. Both films were critically acclaimed, especially by Valve, the video game company responsible for the Half-Life series. Part One was released on February 13, 2009; and Part Two was released on August 24, 2011. On August 23, 2013, Escape From City 17: Part 3 teaser trailer was announced.

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Reviews

Exoticalot
2009/02/13

People are voting emotionally.

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ShangLuda
2009/02/14

Admirable film.

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WillSushyMedia
2009/02/15

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

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Usamah Harvey
2009/02/16

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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