Review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) by Syrup M — 25 Mar 2018

The movie is a classic and demonstrate how Alcatraz is like.

This review of Escape from Alcatraz (1979) was written by Syrup M on 25 Mar 2018.

Escape from Alcatraz has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Saurabh K (18) on 23 Feb 2017

Cool film, especially since I have visited the rock myself, and then it is sort of a dokumentary of how the three prisoners in fact did escape…

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By Ian C (1,796) on 13 Apr 2016

I love this flick. When working with Leone or Siegel Eastwood always at his best This was his sixth and final film with the latter…

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By Anthony T (639) on 19 Apr 2016

Though its reenacting is questionable, there is no doubt that this is one great and well put together Escape From Alcatraz…

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Gotta feel for this due to the later emergence of 'The Shawshank Redemption' and even 'Prison Break', but 'Escape From Alcatraz'> still merits…

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By Alec B (1,705) on 08 Sep 2015

A little slow at first, probably in line with the time it was made. But ultimately it gets to its meat, and it's quite an entertaining escape plan…

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 27 Jan 2017

Great movie that still holds up well today 35 years later. They do a great job of building and holding the tension…

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By Adam A (1,016) on 19 Apr 2016

Though its reenacting is questionable, there is no doubt that this is one great and well put together Escape From Alcatraz…

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