The original movie tried to stay with Paul Gallico's novel, but made some awful changes. This version takes the basic premise and makes its own story, which results in a far better movie.
Lots of suspense, even if there are one or two moments that require suspending disbelief - in particular, the people hugging and spending time talking when they would in real life get on with escaping.
I was expecting a bad movie, but this was a pleasant surprise. Eight stars for not slavishly trying to be the 1972 movie and for the fine special effects.
Lots of suspense, even if there are one or two moments that require suspending disbelief - in particular, the people hugging and spending time talking when they would in real life get on with escaping.
I was expecting a bad movie, but this was a pleasant surprise. Eight stars for not slavishly trying to be the 1972 movie and for the fine special effects.