I've watched all the Seasons of the Prison Break TV serial, and remember quite loving the theme and
sheer genius of the Michael Scofield character. Things slowed down with every
additional season, but right down to the fourth and final season I remember
enjoying it. A few months ago I heard about a TV movie that served as an add-on
but also an additional close to the franchise; so I downloaded it and checked
it out. If you liked the TV show, you’ll probably enjoy the movie as it feels
familiar and has all the elements that were great in the original show. Most of
the characters are back, and are expectedly enjoyable. It’s a little different
to see Michael and Lincoln not on the run, but living normal everyday lives.
Owing to the short runtime of a movie versus that of a full season of a TV
serial, the plot-buildup is weaker, and not as detailed. The all women prison
is an interesting change though, and there are some new characters that are
pretty cool, including the ‘Daddy’ character played by Lori Petty of cult
classic Tank Girl. I don’t want to
give away too much, but I will say that it’s a fitting close to the franchise,
though it may not be the most audience desired. True to Prison Break fashion though, it will keep audiences guessing,
figuring out how things work, who can be trusted, and what the next twist will
be, right down to the last minute. If you loved the show, it’s certainly worth
the watch. The content I sampled was an 720p rip, with a 6 channel DTS
soundtrack. In terms of look and feel, as well as the sound, it perfectly mirrored
the TV serial.
My Recommendation: Watch
It – (Yet
another prison to break out of)
