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Zeltaebar

A tense prison movie which was skillfully made and grounded in a solid performance by Clint Eastwood. The actual use of Alcatraz as the setting for the movie was a brilliant decision which provides splendid visuals and a firm sense of realism. The narrative is entertaining and well directed, but its impact has lessened due to the striking similarities with the later (and even better) movie The Shawshank Redemption. The movie is mostly told through its visuals and has an economic approach to dialogue, a stylistic choice which is far too often neglected today.

9 years 3 months ago

AaronP

Wonderful thriller. I can't understand why it isn't on any lists.

10 years 1 month ago

lmkmoviemaniac

A thrilling prison-break movie, inspired by a true event. The action gradually heats up and the final breakout sequence is a great experience, aided by the apt mood-setting BGM score and the lighting.

The way the breakout is carefully planned and executed patiently by the trio, makes for good viewing.

Clint Eastwood takes care of the starpower while the other actors enacting the prison inmates, provide their little unique touches and moments to the overall movie.

9 years 8 months ago

franzekafky

I don't know why I waited this long to see Escape from Alcatraz; made me downvote The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile after seeing how much they've been "influnced" by this film. If only they had put more emphasis on Frank's relationship with Wolf and English, as well as on betterment of the dialogues, this film could have taken its seat amongst the bests as it deserves...

10 years 5 months ago