Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict twelve years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined to make peace with her before it's too late. He develops an ingenious escape plan, and recruits a dysfunctional band of escapists - misfits with a mutual dislike for one other but united by their desire to escape their hell hole of an existence..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 102 minutes
✓ Genre: Action, Thriller
✓ Stars: Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge, Liam Cunningham
✓ Director: Rupert Wyatt, Rupert Wyatt, Daniel Hardy
The The Escapist (2008) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The Escapist (2008) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The Escapist (2008) is staring with Brian Cox, Damian Lewis, Joseph Fiennes, Seu Jorge, Liam Cunningham, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Rupert Wyatt, Rupert Wyatt, Daniel Hardy juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.