– While these flaws are indelicate to unintentionally funny, the prison break thriller still manages to immerse and swathe you in its mystique, poise and suspense. – Escape from Pretoria was forced to relocate to Australia, which helps explain the iffy accent work, international casting and some awkward moments. – Annan carefully calibrates elegant suspense sequences much like the key master himself, leveraging some of the film’s smallest moments to such great effect it could’ve been called ‘Cold Sweat’. – Jenkin’s steely determination, industrious nature and moral conviction keep the role action-orientated for a thoughtful and pensive Radcliffe.
– You could describe it as a blend of Magyver and The Shawshank Redemption as Jenkin uses his ingenuity and available materials against the backdrop of social injustice and old-fashioned prison system. – A pure quest for freedom and justice separates Escape from Pretoria from many contemporary jailbreak stories. Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Ian Hart and Daniel Webber Set in 1979 South Africa, political activist turned prisoner, Tim Jenkin, crafts a meticulous escape plan. Starting off with a film on TNT, DStv channel 137… This week, we’re talking about a prison break thriller, a horror mystery and a sports documentary. Good morning – welcome to Talking Movies, I’m Spling… Spling reviews Escape From Pretoria, 8 and Athlete A as broadcast on Talking Movies, Fine Music Radio.
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