To be honest this is the first Clint Eastwood movie I ever seen, though it existed long before I was born. Prior to my knowledge the Best Picture "Million Dollar Baby" had captured the attentions of many and I first saw it in my hometown but I never really get to watch it in full concentration. Anyway it's in my queued list this time around, it's sure a must-see.
I'm astonished that Clint Eastwood had so much fame and achievement during his old days and even now, his directing skills never rusted. Escape from Alcatraz holds true to the way he thinks and put in course the wit of his films. The exposition didn't struck me that much, to be honest I don't even remember (in the film or even from the plot I've read since time my mind can't remember) how Clint's character got there. Sure do he had some grave crime to atone for, besides Alcatraz is not just any ordinary penitentiary. It's like a jail fortress situated in an isolated island and film pictured out so many dangers any escapee would confront. As explained by one of the characters, escaping from Alcatraz carries with it dangers a prospective absconder would face. It's tougher than anyone can imagine. The prison itself is loaded with security facilities not to mention tons of men guarding every nook and corner of the jail. Let alone as well pass the hostile waters surrounding the island. But funny though that Clint's character outwitted the intricacies Alcatraz holds.
Honestly the film is predictable; from the title itself you can already see the ending. However, what's impressive with Clint's film is you can't possibly imagine the resourcefulness his characters employ. It seems absurd or rather unpersuasive to concoct such brilliance for a character with so much little of a history foretold. There are hints you can spot in Clint's films that support the protagonist's wittiness. The little information his character is surrounded the more the audience are hauled into the story, that's the beauty of it. Take for example his behaviors. You can tell that he has a calm demeanor and some sort of clear-cut code. You can tell already that this is a man that can outfox situations most people think could not. I'm impressed how everything seems explainable, but there also flaws that, well are negligible. All around I'm delighted to watch this film again in a quieter environment. There are truly some things I missed out that could fill the point I've deducted in rating this film. Either way it was great. I recommend it.
I'm astonished that Clint Eastwood had so much fame and achievement during his old days and even now, his directing skills never rusted. Escape from Alcatraz holds true to the way he thinks and put in course the wit of his films. The exposition didn't struck me that much, to be honest I don't even remember (in the film or even from the plot I've read since time my mind can't remember) how Clint's character got there. Sure do he had some grave crime to atone for, besides Alcatraz is not just any ordinary penitentiary. It's like a jail fortress situated in an isolated island and film pictured out so many dangers any escapee would confront. As explained by one of the characters, escaping from Alcatraz carries with it dangers a prospective absconder would face. It's tougher than anyone can imagine. The prison itself is loaded with security facilities not to mention tons of men guarding every nook and corner of the jail. Let alone as well pass the hostile waters surrounding the island. But funny though that Clint's character outwitted the intricacies Alcatraz holds.
Honestly the film is predictable; from the title itself you can already see the ending. However, what's impressive with Clint's film is you can't possibly imagine the resourcefulness his characters employ. It seems absurd or rather unpersuasive to concoct such brilliance for a character with so much little of a history foretold. There are hints you can spot in Clint's films that support the protagonist's wittiness. The little information his character is surrounded the more the audience are hauled into the story, that's the beauty of it. Take for example his behaviors. You can tell that he has a calm demeanor and some sort of clear-cut code. You can tell already that this is a man that can outfox situations most people think could not. I'm impressed how everything seems explainable, but there also flaws that, well are negligible. All around I'm delighted to watch this film again in a quieter environment. There are truly some things I missed out that could fill the point I've deducted in rating this film. Either way it was great. I recommend it.