An All-Time Classic

Rating: 10/10 (20 May 2006)

One of the all-time great films, "The Great Escape" is simply flawless and unforgettable. A legendary cast -- Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Garner and Richard Attenborough among them -- stars as a stubborn group of Second World War POWs who aren't content to wait out the end of battle. So they secretly dig a tunnel to take them beyond their prison camp's borders. Yet that's only one component of the escape plan, which also requires forged documents, civilian clothing, and tons of luck -- all of which they managed to scrounge up against incredible odds.
A brilliant blend of character study, suspense and humor, "The Great Escape" is more than a film; it's an experience. It will have you rooting on the heroes and holding your breath. It will captivate and move you. "The Great Escape" represents everything that's magnificent about motion pictures. It doesn't skip a beat more than four decades after its release, and it's suitable for all ages.