Escape from Pretoria
Daniel Radcliffe and Daniel Webber (Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan) break out of Pretoria Prison in this thriller based on political prisoner Tim Jenkin's memoir.
Tim Jenkins (Radcliffe) and Stephen Lee (Webber) were among several white South Africans imprisoned during Apartheid on charges of "producing and distributing 18 different pamphlets on behalf of banned organisations", including the African National Congress.
- Director:
- Francis Annan ('Woyzeck')
- Writer:
- Francis AnnanL.H. Adams
- Cast:
- Daniel RadcliffeDaniel WebberIan HartNathan PageMark Leonard WinterAdam Ovadia
Reviews & comments
Empire Magazine
pressDespite an inherently cinematic story and some effective sequences, Escape From Pretoria struggles to transcend a clunky, one-dimensional script.
Variety
pressAnnan'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.
Film Threat
pressI 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.
The Guardian
pressIt'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.
Financial Times
pressAnnan knows how to grip, his story accelerating with a jittery rhythm, while Radcliffe's eternal earnestness fits the bill neatly.
Empire Magazine
pressDespite an inherently cinematic story and some effective sequences, Escape From Pretoria struggles to transcend a clunky, one-dimensional script.
Variety
pressAnnan'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.
Film Threat
pressI 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.
The Guardian
pressIt'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.
Financial Times
pressAnnan knows how to grip, his story accelerating with a jittery rhythm, while Radcliffe's eternal earnestness fits the bill neatly.
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