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      • Where The Escapist differs from other prison break movies is in its structure. Wyatt splices the preparations with the escape itself, cutting back and forth between the two (often with visually effective jump cuts). This gives way for a final twist which is inspired by Ambrose Bierce's story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.
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  4. www.imdb.com › title › tt0961728The Escapist (2008) - Plot - IMDb

    Where The Escapist differs from other prison break movies is in its structure. Wyatt splices the preparations with the escape itself, cutting back and forth between the two (often with visually effective jump cuts).

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Escapist_(2008_film)The Escapist (2008 film) - Wikipedia

    The Escapist is a 2008 drama thriller film starring Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Liam Cunningham, Seu Jorge, Dominic Cooper, Steven Mackintosh, Stephen Farrelly and Damian Lewis. It is directed and co-written by Rupert Wyatt , and premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival to considerable acclaim.

  6. collider.com › great-movies-about-breaking-out-of20 Best Movies About Breaking Out of Prison, Ranked - Collider

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    • 'The Defiant Ones' (1958) Directed by Stanley Kramer. One of the most iconic roles of the late Sydney Poitier, The Defiant Ones also stars Tony Curtis, with both actors playing two escaped prisoners who have to evade the law as a team, given they're chained together when they make their escape attempt (and remain that way for much of the film).
    • 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' (2014) Directed by Wes Anderson. As a filmmaker, Wes Anderson has been slowly getting more ambitious with his movies, and seems increasingly willing to mix a larger number of genres and have casts that are continually growing in size.
    • 'A Man Escaped' (1956) Directed by Robert Bresson. Spoiler alert, but in A Man Escaped, a man escapes. It's in the title. It's inevitable. It's what the whole movie's about, really.
    • 'Midnight Express' (1978) Directed by Alan Parker. Midnight Express is a movie that has a good deal going for it, but is quite flawed in some ways, too.

  7. screenrant.com › best-movie-prison-escapes-ever19 Best Prison Movie Escapes Of All Time - Screen Rant

    Jul 13, 2016 · The prison is an island far removed from society, so escape is unlikely, but that's not enough to stop these two, nor break their spirits, as they endure years of punishment and cruelty while simultaneously strengthening their bond of friendship.

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  8. www.ranker.com › list › best-prison-escape-moviesThe 75 Best Prison Break Movies - Ranker

    • The Shawshank Redemption. Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton. 1,042 votes. Based on a novella by Stephen King, The Shawshank Redemption quickly ascended to classic status with its captivating story of friendship and determination amidst the confines of a brutal prison.
    • Escape from Alcatraz. Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Jack Thibeau. 586 votes. Chronicling the infamous 1962 escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Clint Eastwood's gripping portrayal of convict Frank Morris remains an iconic addition to the prison break movie repertoire.
    • The Great Escape. Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough. 502 votes. Featuring a star-studded ensemble cast, including Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Richard Attenborough, The Great Escape has remained a cherished classic since its release in 1963.
    • The Fugitive. Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward. 160 votes. Exciting, fast-paced, and featuring a tour-de-force performance from Harrison Ford, The Fugitive delivers a heart-pounding adrenaline rush from start to finish.

  9. repeatreplay.com › prison-break-movie-listPrison Break Movie List | Repeat Replay

    Mar 17, 2024 · How do Prison Break movies differ from other types of prison films? Prison Break movies often focus on the escape itself and the characters’ struggles to break free from their confinement. These films tend to have a more optimistic and uplifting tone, as they explore themes of hope, redemption, and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.

  10. www.npr.org › 2009/04/03 › 102613977Movie Review - 'The Escapist': Prison Break By The Numbers : NPR

    Apr 3, 2009 · The Escapist is an exercise in extravagant brownness, a prison-break movie with an excess of style and attitude — and much less on its mind than first-time director Rupert Wyatt would have...