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Oct 15, 2022
8
This is a quite gripping and certainly tense crime thriller film. The fact its based on a true story appealed, as is ever the case. Daniel Radcliffe does well in showing a range of emotions undoubtedly felt by the protagonist, Tim Jenkin - anger, determination, fear. He isn't someone others may feel especially easy to feel sorry for, given what happened but even so, you may be surprised by the sheer brutality prisoners faced on a daily basis at the depicted prison. Its an interesting tale pretty well told, with some edge of your seat type moments, so yes, I'd recommend it.
Aug 17, 2022
6
Der Film war ganz okay, kann man sich mal anschauen, wenn auch teilweise zu wenig spannendes passiert. Da er aber auf wahrer Begebenheit ist, macht es etwas mehr Spaß, zu schauen.
May 28, 2021
7
Not a bad watch at all. Movie keeps you on edge as the characters prosceed to jump the hurdles that are put infront of them. Very underated cast, while the movie dose not particularly build on them but on escaping the prison itself, all characters do there part. Radcliff and Heart always good to watch.
Jan 12, 2021
5
(Mauro Lanari)
Rather limp since the jailbreak thriller is at the expense of the prison movie and the escape plan prevails over the penitentiary condition from which the protagonists intend to escape.
Dec 20, 2020
6
At it’s core, Escape from Pretoria is just another prison escape movie. The finish of the South African apartheid setting does enhance it, and Daniel Radcliffe is good despite a questionable South African accent. But the thrilling scenes of the daring escape get less thrilling as you see them rebranded and recycled.
Sep 21, 2020
8
Amazing escape! Even Harry Potter can't do it! LOL. Seriously, this was an interesting movie. I also learned racism called Apartheid in South Africa. It made me feel researching many things on Google!
Jun 14, 2020
10
This movie kept me wondering what the heck was going to happen, my nerves were running in my body, highly recommend it.
May 3, 2020
8
acceptable script.great acting by Daniel Radcliffe.good directing.amazing shooting. totally love it!
Mar 17, 2020
6
Perhaps this is the most solid effort from Daniel Radcliffe to demonstrate that he definitely doesn't want to be remembered only for having played Harry Potter. In all honesty, he will never succeed with that, but efforts like this one are appreciated. Escape From Pretoria isn't a film that exhibits depth but it was quite entertaining.
Mar 7, 2020
8
I was on the edge of my seat! Hard to believe it’s a true story. A very cleverly directed film, highly recommend.
