Escape from Alcatraz

Escape from Alcatraz is a cleverly crafted film, with a very smart and quite possible escape plan. Clint Eastwood shines in one of his better performance, and the lifelike prison atmosphere was well done. Definitely worth a look.

Escape From Alcatraz is worth a pleasurable viewing, and Eastwood's performance is remarkable. Daring, cunning and intelligent, it holds and captivates the viewer's attention with such ease. Very well done, although loose ends are strung towards the end. Still very good.

Only 'A Man Escaped' is a better prison escape movie, and they do so many things alike it's no wonder they are the best. The lack of dialogue and the moody atmosphere really helps in keeping the audience feeling tense. Hell, we know they are going to get out, yet during the breakout scene we are on the edges of our seats.

I love escape flicks, but Patrick McGoohan (nice irony in that casting) plays the warden a bit too evil. Eastwood seems to phone in his leaden performance, and the other characters are either dull or cartoonish.

good movie