The Escapist (2002)
7/10
A good movie
19 January 2004
Warning: Spoilers
Warning, possible spoilers

I didn't have high expectations of this, in fact I never really thought much about it. But when I watched it it was quite good.A pity it went straight to video,as far as I know anyway, it deserved to be on the big screen. Andy Serkis is good at playing a truly evil, detestable, villain. Johnny Lee Miller is good as the widower, Denis, seeking vengeance, and the way in some cases he must become a truly different person from what he was, becoming ruthless, hardened, and a user of others, is well followed. He's a sympathetic character as he goes through all the various trials and tribulations. The other cast are good in their parts as well. I am not a big fan of criminal movies but with this, as well as Lock Stock, I am willing to make an exception. I can't complain about this, and am glad I saw it. A good thriller.I won't spoil the ending but I will say I liked it very much.
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