Escape from Pretoria

2020
10
1h 46min

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6,8/10

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Daniel Radcliffe and Daniel Webber in Escape from Pretoria (2020)

Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) stars as Tim Jenkin, a real-life ANC activist who was branded a terrorist - and imprisoned - in Africa's maximum-security Pretoria prison in the late 1970's during Apartheid. Along with two fellow freedom fighters, played by Daniel Webber (The Punisher, The Dirt) and Mark Leonard Winter (The Dressmaker), Tim made a complex and daring escape 18 months into his incarceration using handcrafted wooden keys. The ingenious escape attempt happened 40 years ago on 11th December 1979.

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Inspiré de l'évasion de prison de deux prisonniers politiques, Escape From Pretoria est un thriller qui se déroule à l'époque tumultueuse de l'apartheid en Afrique du Sud.Inspiré de l'évasion de prison de deux prisonniers politiques, Escape From Pretoria est un thriller qui se déroule à l'époque tumultueuse de l'apartheid en Afrique du Sud.Inspiré de l'évasion de prison de deux prisonniers politiques, Escape From Pretoria est un thriller qui se déroule à l'époque tumultueuse de l'apartheid en Afrique du Sud.

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6,8/10

47 k

MA NOTE

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Récompenses
- 2 nominations au total

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Escape From Pretoria: Look Backwards

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Escape from Pretoria

Basically, some of these critics haven't a clue. This movie is a must-see; it dramatically illustrates the physical and psychological cruelty orchestrated by the Apartheid regime. Some aspects are subtle and horrifying. My only complaint is we didn't get the backgrounds of several fascinating characters. Of course, in many movies there's simply not enough time. And finally, Daniel Radcliffe and Mark Leonard Winter were mesmerizing expressing the horror of being incarcerated. Go see the film.

7cinemapaperroast

A Well executed and gripping Prison Break Thriller

Story is interesting and (for me at least) sheds light on a lesser known part of the Apartheid movement. Movie utilized beautiful noir style lighting and interesting shot choices. The pacing was great and the tension build up kept me on the edge of my seat.

No long dialogues, no over acting, but a simple plain witty prison break film.

Watch the trailer and learn nothing more before watching, enjoy the film for what it is and not what you presume it should be.

7afataev

Good Movie

Why people are giving low rate to all the latest films that Daniel Radcliffe have been shot. I like this movie, its not boring at all. The plot is very interesting, the soundtrack chosen very good. actors played their role perfectly. I don't know what else people want from the movie !!!

8downingpatrick

Tension through simplicity

Had I seen the IMDB rating I might not have watched it but am pleased I did. This production kept me engaged throughout bringing dramatic tension even to bubblegum on the ens of a stick! Particularly if you knew the consequences awaiting the protagonists if they failed. Perhaps the appalling situation could have been more graphically set up but as a prison break movie it works well but not if you want the graphic violence that so many filmmakers resort to for tension. Ignore the negatives & watch it

Gordon-11

Psychologically intense

This is an intense tale of prison escape. It is psychologically intense, and makes you want to root for them. I am impressed by their knowledge, skills and determination.

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Anecdotes
The chisel used at Door 10 in the film is the actual chisel used in the escape. Tim Jenkin had kept it through the years and lent it to the production.

Gaffes
When Tim and Leonard exit from hiding in the storage closet, the closet door is left ajar. A few minutes later when Leonard is checking for the guard, a shot of the staircase shows the closet door closed. When Tim and Leonard return to hide, the closet door is ajar again.