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Continuing the trend of making engaging productions out of the concept of a prison break, The Escapist earns extra bonus points by throwing in a meaty role for Brian Cox in the process. He plays Frank Perry, a prisoner who’s 12 years into his sentence with no hope of parole. Yet when his daughter becomes ill, he realises that he needs to be on the other side of the walls, and sets about hatching a plan to make that possible. In short, the break is on…
Naturally, the master plan involves bringing together a mismatch of fellow prisoners to help, and The Escapist then follows their attempts to break out. Standing in their way? Damian Lewis’ sinister turn as Rizza, a threat more potent than any guard.
Grounded on a solid script, The Escapist has plenty in its corner. Debut director Rupert Wyatt (who co-wrote the script) knows not to overcook his ingredients, and thus demonstrates commendably restraint, which really pays off when he needs to ratchet up some menace and tension. And then there’s the cast, led superbly by Brian Cox. Cox deserves far more roles of this quality, because he’s quite magnificent here, single-handedly lifting the film from a firm rental to a must-see.
That said, The Escapist works in many different ways, and proves that Britain can deliver a prison break as compelling and interesting as any Hollywood can offer. An easy recommendation. --Jon Foster
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Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict twelve years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined he make peace with her before it's too late. He develops an ingenious escape plan, and recruits a dysfunctional band of escapists - misfits with a mutual dislike for one other but united by their desire to escape their hell hole of an existence.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captivating from start to finish,
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This review is from: The Escapist [2008] [DVD] (DVD)
I completely agree with other 5 star reviews of this very well made british film. I randomly caught it on film 4 one evening and was gripped from the very beginning- By the strong cast (especially the convincing and touching performance by Brian cox), the closed-in, locked-up atmosphere of the filming amd set, the convincing feeling of the inablilty to escape from the inevitable (vilonence, sexual assault, drug use) and the strong story line, filled with hope and anticipation.
I will definitely be purchasing this for some friends that I hope will love it as much as I did.
11 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 star prison break film,
This review is from: The Escapist [2008] [DVD] (DVD)
If you like prison break films this is brilliant. Its got a great british cast featuring Brian Cox, Stephen MacIntosh, Joseph Fienns and Damian Lewis. Lewis is superb in the role of a deranged prison enforcer....
Brian Cox plays a troubled inmate plotting to escape to see his long lost daughter...its a thrilling ride as the plot to escape unfolds. Well worth a watch.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant,
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This review is from: The Escapist [2008] [DVD] (DVD)
I absolutely loved this film. I knew it was going to be good in advance, but was still blown away by it. Great writing, acting and visuals. Awesome film...
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