Friday, October 17, 2014

Prison Break: The Final Break - Snapshot



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)

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