Review of The Great Escape (1963) by Leena R — 07 Aug 2011
John Sturges's masterwork The Great Escape is one of those essential war classics. With an all star cast of some of the most famous actors of the day, The Great Escape is one exciting film from start to finish.
Based on the real life escape of POW camp Stalag Luft III in 1943, The Great Escape is an incredible, thrilling film. The Great Escape is a terrific film from start to finish that delivers the thrills.
It's all star cast are wonderful and it brings the film up a notch due to so much talent involved in telling this incredible story. The Great Escape is an excellent film with terrific acting, and an incredible story.
This is a film that remains as one of the best action films ever crafted. Everything about the film is expertly crafted to bring ultimate thrills. The Great Escape is one of the essential classic actions to watch.
If you're a fan of Steve McQueen, then you shouldn't pass up on this. This is a film that has genuine suspense and every actor delivers on screen. I think that this is a film that respectfully portrays this remarkable true story and thought it's dramatic in the typical Hollywood fashion, it managed to convey this incredible story perfectly.
The Great Escape is a phenomenal action classic that is set against the backdrop of the Second World War. A thrill ride from start to finish, The Great Escape is an action packed classic that has stood the test of time.
This review of The Great Escape (1963) was written by Leena R on 07 Aug 2011.
The Great Escape has generally received very positive reviews.
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