Best of Steve McQueen

Rating: 9/10 (19 July 1999)

Saw this movie again after several years and it reaffirmed why McQueen was my favorite actor when I was a teenager. I loved his ruggedness and the fact that he wasn't just a pretty boy. This is a great movie that captures the spirit of McQueen as I remember him. He had an edge to him that made him seem like a little boy with a bit of danger in him. Whether this was based on a true story or not, it was done well enough to keep my interest while waiting to see who would get out of the camp. Great acting by all (loved the Donald Pleasence part, Garner and Bronson) - beautifully photographed and great musical score. The ending was perfect - just wish McQueen could have stayed around long enough to throw the baseball to me!