The Escapist

Discussion in 'Movies & Televison: Reviews, Discussions & Debate' started by Nobleart, Jul 13, 2011.

  1. Nobleart

    Nobleart Narwhal King

    The Escapist - Very pleasant surprise. Never even heard of this one before. Nice addition to the Prison Break genre and a great performance from Brian Cox (one of the most under-rated character actors ever).

    A couple actors playing against type do very well. Damian Lewis as the prison kingpin is legitimately scary, and Joseph Fiennes who I normally can't stand, does a great job playing a tough guy safecracker (didn't even realize it was him until about halfway through the movie).

    A slight twist at the end actually brings the movie in line with some of the plot holes that seem to build up during the conclusion.

    I have higher hopes in the new Planet Of The Apes movie, knowing they tabbed the director of this to make it.

    Solid 8/10




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  2. lb 4 lb

    lb 4 lb Fightbeat Gold Member

    Sounds good, I think I'll check it out thanks to your nice review. Plus I love prison movies.
     
  3. whiskey

    whiskey Czarcasm

    Never heard of the Escapist but i started downloading it last night.
     
  4. ArturoGatti

    ArturoGatti WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

    it was alright.
     
  5. lb 4 lb

    lb 4 lb Fightbeat Gold Member

    Me too.
     
  6. Anthony

    Anthony Admin Staff Member

    Just finish this movie. VERY GOOD. Entertaining from start to finish. I would put it right up there with some of the best prison escape movies.

    8.5/10
     
  7. ArturoGatti

    ArturoGatti WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

    no not that good man.

    It was a good one time watch.
     
  8. Anthony

    Anthony Admin Staff Member

    Your nuts gatti. It's a very good movie.
     
  9. cdogg187

    cdogg187 GLADYS

    this reminds me of something

    One evening, my GF was taking shower so I thought I'd play a joke on her... I got all nekkid and shit and stepped into the shower and started acting like Bogz Diamond in Shawshank "anybody come at you? anybody get to you yet? we all need friends in here... I could be a friend to you"

    good times
     

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