Ranks among the best films ever made.

Rating: 10/10 (9 May 1999)

It would be easy to say this is the best film ever made, but I don't believe any one film can claim that honor. This is easily one of the best films ever made, however. I couldn't say enough good things about this movie! It has it all: a terrific cast, tight direction, a riveting story, wonderful musical score, beautiful locations, and best of all, characters you really care about and cheer for. So compelling, its three-hour running time seems like twenty minutes! My all time favorite movie -- I doubt it'll ever be topped. Sadly, films of this quality and scope simply aren't made any more. If you haven't seen "The Great Escape," you're missing something very special!