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by atholbooks
18 May, 2020Most favourable review
Fantastically satisfying, a great trip down memory lane for me.
A true story, escapade with a number of my favorite actors from the '60s Steve Mcqueen , James Garner, James Coburn, Charles Bronson, and David Macullock all in roles that fit their personalities and talents. There are a number of other good ones American and British officers making fools of the Nazi's, diverting their attention from the coming invasion. An ending that demonstrates the horrific policies they perpetrated.
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by gma24556
17 Oct, 2018Most critical review
Great first 2/3 Movie, Disappointing, Terrible final 1/3 of the Movie.
I think it was this copy of the film that had a Problem. I throughly enjoyed the first 2/3 of this movie but the final 1/3, the escape was a total disaster. It started when “Big X” was telling “Colin”, that he couldn’t go, something on the floor? & running into “X’s” leg? Then the final 1/3 of the Movie really was very Disappointing & Terrible as the prisoners were starting the escape. The movie would play for a minute or so then freeze up, then skip portions, then repeat the process all over again. You could see some of the prisoners getting through the tunnel but not what happened to them, how they got caught or if they got away & the final outcome of ”The Great Escape”. The Ending was Completely Missing, final shot was of ”Hilts” going into the Cooler? Did anybody make it “Home”? How many came back to the Prison Camp? What happened to the prisoners that escaped through the tunnel? A lot of Gaps in Movie, Not Finished or Complete. I remember the first time I saw the Movie I was totally engaged, it was engrossing & kept your interest throughout the movie. You didn’t want to miss a second of it. That’s one of the reasons I purchased it. I wanted to be able to rewind & get the complete story. Didn’t want to miss anything. Fabulous Movie, just not this
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by newpawpaw
14 May, 2022
It certainly was
One of the all-time best. Based on a true event and performed by a great number of outstanding actors. Will watch this one over and over
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by E2wIxwQARtu@Deleted
09 Aug, 2019
What Else Can Be Said?
This was a true story, (except for McQueen's motorcycle jumping the fence) and you had also alot of big time actors in this one. Very, very good tale of the POW's escape.
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by evangelist2575
09 Jul, 2020
A REAL WAAR STORY.
MANY TOP LINE ACTORS IN THIS MOVIE--STEVE MCQUEEN, CHARLES BRONSON, JAMES GARNER, TO NAME A FEW. ONLY 50 ESCAPED, AND MOST WERE CAUGHT AND KILLED. THIS IS A REAL WAR STORY.
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by jupear88
05 Oct, 2024
Great escape
This is the type of movie that has to be full screen to get the right effect..I have the vhs tape, much better but now I don’t have the player. Wide screen doesn’t cut it especially macqueens motorcycle scene
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by khnoel
05 Jun, 2020
Riveting from start to finish.
It was as exciting and emotional this time as it was when I saw it for the first time almost 60 years ago. Couldn't help but appreciate the men's creativity and feel vicariously proud that it was a true story. Amazing!
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by lorferg_5
28 Nov, 2022
It's just as it should be perfect.
I saw the movie a long time ago. Was very happy to find it again.
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by marbloo_5
25 Aug, 2022
McQueen is the man
A great classic movie
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by lumberjackzane
07 Sep, 2018
Steve McQueen is incredible
I bought this because a friend said it was his favorite movie....I didn't think I would like it because McQueen was before my time...but was I wrong...what a great movie! I loved it!
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Fantastically satisfying, a great trip down memory lane for me.

Great first 2/3 Movie, Disappointing, Terrible final 1/3 of the Movie.

It certainly was

What Else Can Be Said?

A REAL WAAR STORY.

Great escape

Riveting from start to finish.

It's just as it should be perfect.

McQueen is the man

Steve McQueen is incredible

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