Review of Escape at Dannemora

I wasn't aware of the source for this story until I watched the series. The well crafted telling of the escape drew me into every moment from the routine of prison life, the early hatchings of the plan, to the arduous and painstaking digging and the exhililiaration felt by the prisoners when they escaped. The main actors Dano, Arquette, Del Toro, Lange and Morse enhance the story with their exceptional acting skills, which authenticates the narrative. As the last episode drew to an end, I was left with a deep impression of the tragedy of the outcome. Ben Stiller's directing is reflected in this brilliant piece of cinema.