Review of The Great Escape (1963) by Calib M — 21 Feb 2016
People might say this is Steve McQueen's movie, but would have to disagree, this is an ensemble piece, with great performances across the board from each and every single one of the cast members. Each caracter is unique and memorable, John Sturges does one hell of a job directing such a massive scaled movie, but pulls it off like it's nothing.
The story is so well written (based off of Paul Brickhill's book) it keeps you gripped to your seat from the moment it begins to the second it ends. The Great Escape has a perfect 3 part movie structure: everyone getting put into the prison, and getting acquainted with each other. Planning and executing the unbelievable escape. Witnessing the aftermath of each of the escapees. It's absolutely astonishing to know this movie is based off of real historic events, it seems so unbelievable at some points, but i've read its impeccably accuracy which makes this movie even more fascinating. (even though it allready was).
All in all, this is a thrilling movie from start to finish, a big recommendation to each and every single film lover.
The Great Escape is the greatest prison escape movie every put to the silver screen.
This review of The Great Escape (1963) was written by Calib M on 21 Feb 2016.
The Great Escape has generally received very positive reviews.
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