The story follows Ray Breslin (played by Sylvester Stallone), a security expert who specializes in testing the reliability of high-security prisons. Breslin, along with his team, accepts a lucrative offer to test a top-secret, off-the-grid facility known as “The Tomb.”
However, things take an unexpected turn when Breslin is double-crossed and finds himself incarcerated in The Tomb. Inside, he befriends fellow inmate Emil Rottmayer (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger). Together, they must navigate the complex and seemingly escape-proof prison, uncovering a conspiracy along the way.
As Breslin and Rottmayer plan their escape, they face numerous challenges, including a ruthless warden (played by Jim Caviezel) and a mysterious benefactor pulling the strings from the outside.
In the climax, Breslin and Rottmayer execute their daring escape plan, leading to a confrontation with those who betrayed them. The resolution involves the revelation of the mastermind behind the conspiracy and the characters dealing with the consequences of their actions.
“Escape Plan” received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the chemistry between Stallone and Schwarzenegger but criticism for the predictable plot. Despite the reviews, the film found an audience among fans of action movies and the two iconic lead actors.