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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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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By B. Wilson
Format: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.
I will definitely be purchasing this for some friends that I hope will love it as much as I did.
By les kent
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Thrills that seemed slow moving , clever story line , yet inspite of superlative acting in parts , expectations prior to putting the DVD in the player were never fully met ! - Sometimes a ploding tale is perhaps the way things would be in true life. However the fantacy world of the movie, at times calls for a faster pace !!
12 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Eagle Wizard
Format: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.
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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Tense & Involving
A very good cast with Brian Cox and Damien Lewis outstanding. The story unfolds by moving forwards and backwards in time, which one of us found difficult at first, but were soon... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Edward Fice
1.0 out of 5 stars
0 stars if I could.
If a film is good you forget you are watching actors act. A good film draws you in to it's own world where you forget there's a script and a film set and a group of camerman out of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Rolling Stone
2.0 out of 5 stars
lightweight it is not
This is a downer of a story so you need to be in the right mood to take it; Hard, ruthless & brutal; Well acted
but needed a few lifts instead of black,black & black.
but needed a few lifts instead of black,black & black.
Published 13 months ago by Bombalone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, superb twist at end
The sort of film I love. Thinking the film through and discussing it for half an hour after. Excellently written, superb acting. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Roger Nixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Intricate prisoner delivers more with each viewing.
On the surface it looked like being a standard prison break out picture. But come the end one can't help admiring the construction of the film and marvel at how the makers used the... Read more
Published on 15 April 2011 by Spike Owen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
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...
Published on 3 April 2010 by S. Andrews
3.0 out of 5 stars
A dark thriller
A film of about 90 minutes about the attempted escape from prison of five desperate men.
It is not a film that would appeal to everyone as it is quite a dark film, shot... Read more
It is not a film that would appeal to everyone as it is quite a dark film, shot... Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by R. C. Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chuffed!
The Escapist is a brilliant film. Everything about it is quality. From the direction, to the editing, to the acting, to the lighting, to the music...etc. Just beautifully done. Read more
Published on 9 July 2009 by Portia Medina
1.0 out of 5 stars
I wish I had escaped from the fim
This film came recommended but I felt like I was serving a prison sentence watching it. The director of this film has certainly dug a hole for himself with this one. Read more
Published on 6 July 2009 by val
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dissapointing
This film had great potential with an interesting cast and script.
Ultimately it was a let down and proved to be disjointed and slow. Read more
Ultimately it was a let down and proved to be disjointed and slow. Read more
Published on 6 July 2009 by A. A. Jones
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