Review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) by Ben B — 26 Sep 2007

A very watchable escape movie made in the days when prison movies were about camaraderie in the face of adversity and patiently executed, ingenious escape plans rather than skinheads and buggery. It's refreshing to see Clint acting without the use of his fists and the scenes involving Patrick McGoohan's coldly evil warden confiscating an ageing lifers art materials for his own petty reasons is a highlight.

Maybe a little uneventful for the action junkie, but suspenseful and atmospheric with some well written dialogue.