2008.06.18

“A brilliantly intense prison-break drama” and “A magisterial performance from Brian Cox in this intense prison-break drama.” ALASTAIR MCKAY – SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

“An excellent British crime film with none of the embarrassing `cor blimey’ caper of previous Brit outings;” “Brian Cox is outstanding as an aging screw with nothing to loose, while Damian Lewis simmers as the prison boss;” and “The Escapist proves that British actors and film makers don’t need to rely on SFX to get your blood pumping.” JOSH WOODFIN – FHM

“Gutsy film-making at its finest. The Escapist takes the prison break movie to a new level.” JAMES KING – RADIO ONE.

“There is no escape from this movie!” BEST

“Gritty, gripping, and with a killer twist;” “The Escapist is British filmmaking at its raw, brutal best!;” “A jailbreak thriller that gets you by the throat and doesn’t let go;” and “Brian Cox is utterly superb…four stars.” ROBBIE COLLIN – NEWS OF THE WORLD

“A hugely intense thriller.” AXM

“Rupert Wyatt’s feature debut covers surprisingly fresh territory.” and “The sense of threat is constant.” EMPIRE