Escape from Pretoria

M
2020
|
106 mins
Trailer
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Daniel Radcliffe and Daniel Webber (Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan) break out of Pretoria Prison in this thriller... More

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Escape from Pretoria | Ratings & Reviews

"It’s heartbreaking to watch, but sheds little light on who these men are and how they fit into the wider anti-apartheid struggle."

IndependentIndependent

"Francis Annan’s film is dogged by some dubious South African accents, too many caricatures and far too many shots of keys turning, not turning and breaking in locks ..."

Daily MailDaily Mail

"The pleasure here is in the fine detail, and Annan makes sure we feel every scrape of chisel on wood."

Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald

"Director and co-writer Francis Annan breaks down each step to create well-paced suspense."

The Straits TimesThe Straits Times

"Despite an inherently cinematic story and some effective sequences, Escape From Pretoria struggles to transcend a clunky, one-dimensional script."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

"A solid, if familiar, genre film with a true-history backdrop."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"Annan's film works effectively as a straight-up jailbreak thriller, well-oiled in greasy B-movie tradition. It's when it shoots for more historical import that it falls somewhat short."

VarietyVariety

"I highly recommend this film to everyone but especially those who love biopics and prison thrillers. I think it's important for people to learn this piece of history."

Film ThreatFilm Threat

"It's the nervy camera, hugging the characters at hip height, the better to scrutinise each locked barrier to freedom, that most successfully builds the tension."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"Annan knows how to grip, his story accelerating with a jittery rhythm, while Radcliffe's eternal earnestness fits the bill neatly."

Financial TimesFinancial Times

Escape from Pretoria | Details

Rating
M, Mature themes and violence
Runtime
106
Genre
Thriller, True Story & Biography
Country of origin
Australia, UK

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