"The Great Escape" is Truly a "Great" Epic Film!

Rating: 9/10 (21 June 2007)

A super cast of high profile actors (or soon to be at the time) all arrayed in the same movie. Their egos do not collide but instead collude to inspire, depict and create one of the finest historically accurate films of all time. Suspenseful and exciting, this movie is similar in scope and powerful effect as "The Magnificent Seven" made three years earlier with some of the same cast members. A charismatic nostalgia envelops me whenever I view this film. It is a good feeling that takes me back to my youth and to what I perceive as "good times." The screenplay in this film is powerful and thoroughly rewarding. There is heartbreak at the end but there is also triumph displayed in the will of man to be free at all costs. "Give me liberty or give me death." Every actor is high profile and they live up to their reputations in each role as they "execute" them perfectly. A gripping film that leaves you on the edge of your seat as Steve McQueen adds heart-pounding excitement in his nearly successful escape attempt. Everyone and anyone can enjoy this film. Simple and basic but it works.
This film is meant to be seen on the big screen - but it does not matter - just see it!