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By Aj V (1,538) on 27 May 2011

I thought this was just another boring prison drama, but it is based on a true story, which makes it slightly more interesting…

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By Jarret W (18) on 19 May 2011

Bacon gets all the credit, but this is one of Oldmans best performances, as well as Slaters…

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By Sally Z (111) on 22 Feb 2011

This film was very uplifting in how someone who has lost everything can come back and work to fix the injustices done towards him…

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By Rich R (78) on 22 Feb 2011

Just wanted to reconnect audiences with one of Kevin Bacon's best films…

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By Kevin D (1,252) on 17 Feb 2011

Great thriller movie. Mary played by Embeth Davidtz is beautiful…

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By Chris A (1,156) on 20 Jan 2011

Great cast, great story, and a great ending…

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By Jason S (2,514) on 15 Jan 2011

Kindof sad movie about a man going on death role…

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By Sarah Wenk (16) for Common Sense Media (4,943) on 02 Jan 2011

Moving story of justice but too intense for kids…

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By Rakesh K (19) on 21 Nov 2010

Kevin Bacon did an amazing job really, and supporting cast in lead of Mr. Oldman did a great job too…

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By Deb S (742) on 04 Nov 2010

Henri Young (Kevin Bacon) is sent to Alcatraz for theft but when he attempts an escape he is thrown into solitary confinement, and kept there…

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By Lea L (111) on 04 Nov 2010

Murder in the First - One was condemned. The other was determined. Two men whose friendship gave them the will to take on the system…

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By Bruce S (263) on 04 Nov 2010

Henri Young (Kevin Bacon) is sent to Alcatraz for theft but when he attempts an escape he is thrown into solitary confinement, and kept there…

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By Jerry S (348) on 09 Oct 2010

Stunning performances from gary oldman and kevin bacon while christian slater is in a role that suits him down to the ground…

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By Ronilson A (43) on 09 Sep 2010

I have owned this for awhile but never rated it since I haven't watched it in over ten years…

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By Philip C (419) on 09 Sep 2010

Had never seen this. Wow. Strong cast. Great movie. Kind of a cross between The Shawshank Redemption and A Time To Kill…

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By Tanya P (265) on 31 Aug 2010

Clever story, a bit rough in the reality department…

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By Alex M (2,014) on 28 Apr 2010

Whilst Kevin Bacon's performance is the best of his career, this is actually a very forgettable film…

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By Annelies S (220) on 25 Mar 2010

Riveting and disturbing. The cast and script were excellent. A profound film. One of Kevin Bacon's best performances…

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By Robert W (1,190) on 18 Dec 2009

Good prison film Alcatraz inicent man stichup for life over litle crime slater bacon and oldman says it all…

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By Wahida K (516) on 29 Nov 2009

Outstanding…

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