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The Escapist

The Escapist

2008
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 42m
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. Much of the action takes place within the tunnels, sewers and underground rivers of subterranean London. (imdb)

Directed by:

Rupert Wyatt

Screenwriter:

Rupert Wyatt, Daniel Hardy

Starring:

Brian Cox, Steven Mackintosh, Liam Cunningham, Seu Jorge, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Vinnie McCabe, Dominic Cooper, Frank O'Sullivan, Ned Dennehy

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime

Countries:

Ireland, UK

Language:

English
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The Escapist

2008
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 42m
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indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 24 Feb 2022
79
55th
This is mostly a well done prison break film & given the quality of actors you wonder why it's not better known. My guess is that the whole diamond tooth thing is not only hard to follow, but extremely implausible for such a gritty film (how'd they know the diamond's real? & really? He's got to punch it out or they're screwed?), but the ending twist - which is somewhat moving - would be far better if it only made you rethink one character rather than negate almost everything you just watched.
Rated 24 Feb 2022
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 10 Apr 2009
4
32nd
A couple of very strong performances and a gritty tone, but the twists and turns of the plot don't really deliver. Somewhat disappointing.
Rated 10 Apr 2009
paradiselostParadiselost
Rated 28 Oct 2008
77
62nd
Interesting movie by a young director, he announced a big plot twist at the end and still we didnt see it coming. A director to keep track of.
Rated 28 Oct 2008
mrcimrci
Rated 02 Feb 2023
26
11th
Pretty bad throughout, including pathetic score. By the end twist I could not care less about the whole thing.
Rated 02 Feb 2023
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 25 Aug 2020
55
34th
Crams together more prison-break cliches than you knew existed and caps it off with an awful ending.
Rated 25 Aug 2020
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 28 Sep 2018
72
82nd
I've always kind of liked Brian Cox (normally I refer to actors by just their last name but thought twice this time), anyway he was really good here along with his cast of cohorts. The look and feel of the surroundings were well done, and the tension buildup also good.
Rated 28 Sep 2018
zipsterZipster
Rated 21 Aug 2014
90
81st
Armed with a pulsing score and a band of great performances by veterans of modern Brit grit, this desperate and pared down thriller serves up a genuine adrenaline rush and refuses to take the easy way out. The grimy French Connection-style naturalism of its atmosphere and the nonlinear piecing of its plot culminate with urgency to surprising emotional effect.
Rated 21 Aug 2014
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 22 Mar 2014
1
20th
Just couldn't get into this one, too cartoon-y. After 30 I ditched it for a goofy panel-show.
Rated 22 Mar 2014
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 23 Jun 2013
64
39th
A strong cast does not help this prison escape flick stay interesting. Just misses.
Rated 23 Jun 2013
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 31 Jan 2013
61
17th
The end was decent, but everything else was a bore. That poster is a lie. Too bad, I had high hopes, gotta love me some Brian Cox. No, I didn't say Brian's cock.
Rated 31 Jan 2013
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 13 Aug 2011
50
24th
saw it once cant remember
Rated 13 Aug 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 02 Dec 2010
25
61st
"Neither more nor less than a solid prison-break thriller." - Nick Schager
Rated 02 Dec 2010
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 22 Jan 2010
45
25th
Passes the time.
Rated 22 Jan 2010
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 10 Jun 2009
55
58th
Okay Movie
Rated 10 Jun 2009
shoranShoran
Rated 12 May 2009
75
77th
The movie had good originality when it came to the ending...but also was let down by the terribly confusing ending. However it wasn't your average run of the mill prison escape drama and I respect the fact that you feel not only the pain, violence and despair but also the happiness, joy and hope.
Rated 12 May 2009
mohkoMohko
Rated 04 May 2009
50
35th
Starts pretty well but after awhile it becomes obvious that the director is clueless. Also the story falls apart in the end.
Rated 04 May 2009
chemical404chemical404
Rated 29 Mar 2009
40
25th
Mediocore film to begin with, but the ending twist ruins it completely. I liked dark and gritty cinematography, and Brian Cox is good in this, but plot doesn't live up to that level.
Rated 29 Mar 2009
lebarLebar
Rated 27 Feb 2009
75
47th
nice work !
Rated 27 Feb 2009
gor41gor41
Rated 15 Feb 2009
70
30th
Grimy prison break drama with a host of british thesps chewing the scenary. Original flash back construction disguises the twist well but the baddie characters were overplayed caricatures.
Rated 15 Feb 2009

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