Prison Break - Series 1 - Complete (Box Set) (DVD)
Production Year: 2005 - Drama - Director: Paul T. Scheuring - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Wade Williams, Dominic Purcell, Robin Tunney, Stacy Keach, Wentworth Miller more
Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) is an inmate on death-row for the killing of the brother of the Vice President of the United States, a murder he vows he did not commit but only... more
Purcell) is framed and wrongfully convicted for assassinating the Vice President's brother. Lincoln's brother Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), whojust happen...
Purcell) is framed and wrongfully convicted for assassinating the Vice President's brother. Lincoln's brother Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), whojust happen...
he can to get in. Created written and executive produced by Paul Scheuring (A Man Apart) Prison Break also features considerable input from Hollywood action di...
Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) is the victim of a political conspiracy that is determined to bring him down, and the only one who can save him is his brother, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller). A prison engineer, Michael gets himself arrested and locked up in the same prison where his brother sits on death row, intending to use his intimate knowledge of the jail to help them both escape. Unfortunately, Michael isn't prepared for what he finds on the inside--but he remains determined to see his plan through.SERIES 2 – Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller, THE HUMAN STAIN) and his brother Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell, JOHN DOE) might have escaped prison at the end of season one, but that doesn't mean that drama and action have to end in this thrilling series' second year. Michael, Lincoln, and a group of escaped convicts aren't just on the run from the law, led by an FBI agent (William Fichtner, INVASION). They're also devoting their time to uncovering a vast government plot that takes them all over the world. SERIES 3 – The third season of this thrilling, hyper-paced series picks right up where the last one left off. With much of the crew back in prison at Sona Federal in Panama, Lincoln Burrows has been exonerated from his criminal charges. Michael Scofield, however, is incarcerated once again and is facing a homicide charge. The two find themselves dealing with the corrupt and far-reaching secret government Company and agree to plan and execute the escape of Company agent and convict James Whistler in exchange or the release of Dr. Sara Tancredi and L.J. Burrows. SERIES 4 – The fourth and final season of this thrilling, hyper-paced series picks right up where the last one left off. Overcome with grief by Dr. Sara Tancredi’s apparent beheading, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) sets out on a mission to avenge the death of his loved one. It doesn’t take long, however, for several revelations to put Michael on a different path--a trip back to Chicago for an attempted reunion. Meanwhile, Lincoln (Dominic Purcell) also makes his way back to the Windy City when he, Sucre, Mahone, and Belick are transferred there from Sona, the recently reduced-to-ashes Panamanian prison facility. There in Chicago, a Department of Homeland Security agent (Michael Rapaport) coerces the crew into joining a movement to take down the corrupt and far-reaching secret government syndicate known only as the Company.
something of a predicament. There are no spoilers here, but rest assured that the pace, the energy and the sheer brass that defined the first half are all present and correct here.What's refreshing about the show, particularly in the current TV climate where series such asLostalways seem to be holding back so that they can eek out another season, is thatPrison Breaknever really loses its momentum, and rarely swerves to avoid what's in its way. Granted, in among the episodes in this boxset you'll find one devoted purely to back story, yet even that proves to have a significant place in thePrison Breakworld.Of course, to enjoy the show the same rules apply as they did to the first half of the series. You need to throw ideas of realism towards the window, and you need to accept that each episode will tick off another in the series of prison clichés you were probably expecting when you got going with episode one all that time back. But heck, this isexcitingtelevision, featuring genuine cliffhangers, a series of characters you can't help but either root for or hiss and boo at, and a great deal of slick, fast entertainment. --Simon Brew
something of a predicament. There are no spoilers here, but rest assured that the pace, the energy and the sheer brass that defined the first half are all present and correct here.What's refreshing about the show, particularly in the current TV climate where series such asLostalways seem to be holding back so that they can eek out another season, is thatPrison Breaknever really loses its momentum, and rarely swerves to avoid what's in its way. Granted, in among the episodes in this boxset you'll find one devoted purely to back story, yet even that proves to have a significant place in thePrison Breakworld.Of course, to enjoy the show the same rules apply as they did to the first half of the series. You need to throw ideas of realism towards the window, and you need to accept that each episode will tick off another in the series of prison clichés you were probably expecting when you got going with episode one all that time back. But heck, this isexcitingtelevision, featuring genuine cliffhangers, a series of characters you can't help but either root for or hiss and boo at, and a great deal of slick, fast entertainment. --Simon Brew
Production Year: 1981 - Drama - Director: Franco Zeffirelli - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, Shirley Knight, Don Murray, Richard Kiley, Penelope Milford, Beatrice Straight
Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
A review by danmclovin on Prison Break - Series 1 - Complete (Box Set) (DVD) August 22nd, 2008
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Outstanding
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Special Effects
Standard
How does it compare to similar films?
Outstanding
Advantages:
It's brilliant !
Disadvantages:
It comes to an end !
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Prison Break is definitely my favourite on-going tv series at the moment. From the very first episode, I found myself fixated with the show, and I can honestly say that I can barely remember even seeing a single bad episode, and the series has completed it's third season by now. Season 1 was created by Paul Scheuring, and Season 1 first aired in 2006, on Channel 5, and has since become one of the most popular tv shows both in the Us and here in the UK.
The show centres on Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), a man who has seen his brother Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell), jailed and sent to death row for killing the vice-presidents brother .. a crime he did not commit. Michael, believing his brother is innocent, has forged a plan to get his brother out of prison to give himself enough time to prove his innocence. Michael was an architect involved in the design of Fox River Penitentiary, where his brother is imprisoned, and he has disguised the blueprints of the prison in a series of clever tattoos that are covering his body from waist to neck. He decides to hold up a bank in order to get arrested, and incarcerated in Fox River, so that he can get to work on his plan to free his brother.
Michael faces challenge after challenge, and problem after problem once inside the prison, where he is surrounded by some of the most dangerous inmates in the state. The prison guards are uncompromising, and are out to make the inmates lives as difficult as possible, whilst taking an instant disliking to Michael. As Michael tries to keep his head down, and do his best to plan his brothers escape, on the outside Lincoln's lawyer and ex-girlfriend try frantically to uncover the government conspiracy that has sent their man to prison. They face a race against time to uncover the truth before Licoln is excecuted, in the event that Michael's plan fails.
There are a wealth of characters in the first season. Inside the prison, a number of inmates learn of Michael's plan, and insist that they are involved in the escape. These include Sucre (Amaury Nolasco) and T-Bag (Robert Knepper) to name a couple, as Michael must decide which he can trust, and which he cannot. The head of the prison guards, Brad Bellick (Wade Williams), keeps a keen eye on Michael, and makes his life as difficult as possible for him at every opportunity. Michael also befriends the prison doctor, Sarah Tancredi (Sarah Wayne Callies), who he convinces to help out with the escape. On the outside, government agent Paul Kellerman (Paul Adelstein) is assigned to foil the attempts of Lincol's ex-girlfriend, Veronica Donovan's (Robin Tunney) attempts to uncover the truth.
Prison Break is a fantastic show, full of non stop tension, action and excitement. The majority of the first season takes place inside the prison, which may sound a little un-exciting and repetitive, but this is not the case by any means. The story is so well written, that there is so much going on in each and every episode, that you never want the episode to end. The characters involved in the show are all absolutely brilliant. Apart from the obvious being Michael Scofield, Theodore Bagwell or T-Bag is an absolute stand out character. He is so horrible, slimey and untrustworthy, that it's impossible to take your eyes off him.
Wentworth Miller is brilliant as Michael Schofield. His strange Batman-like voice takes a little bit of getting used to, but apart from than he's fantastic. He has a very mysterious and cunning presence about himself, which is perfect for the role he is playing as a relative genius. Most of the characters in the show are so well played, and there are so many that it's hard to single them out. Some of my favourite characters in the show include, Michael Scofield, T-Bag and Agent Kellerman.
There are so many different stories on-going in the show, and with so many sub-plots, you definitely need to have your head screwed on when watching. I found myself having to watch several episodes at a time, because I litterally was addicted to the show. I can't rave about this program enough. I have always been a Lost fan, but since this show first aired, I personally believe that it is head and shoulders above it, with a better story and a stronger range of characters.
If the 22 episodes of non-stop action are not enough for you, the DVD extra's included in the box-set are quite extensive. There are a number of episodes included which have multiple commentary from the likes of director Paul Scheuring, and from actors including Dominic Purcell, Robert Knepper, Wade Williams, Sarah Wayne Callies and Amaury Nolasco. There are a number of alternate scenes and also 3 excellent featurettes. The first of which is a profile of the prison that the show is set in, which is actually called the Joliet Correctional Center. The feature takes you on a tour inside of the prison. Another featurette focuses on the map hidden within Michael Scofield's tattoos, and shown in greater detail how the map and tattoos were combined. The final featurette is a 'Fox Inside Look' into the show, highlighting details of the cast and how the series is made and filmed.
The first season of Prison Break can be bought for between £30 - £40 today, and in my opinion is worth every penny, with over 15 hours of programme and extras a plenty.
Advantages: Smart, well written, great acting Disadvantages: Quite gruesome in parts
...A Scene' featurette 'Making Prison Break' featurette 'If These Walls Could Speak: Profile Of The Joliet Correctional Center' featurette 'Beyond The Walls' featurette TV spots
Plot:
Lincoln Burrows has been falsely accused of killing Terence Steadman - the brother of America's vice president. He is sentenced to death and sent to Fox River Prison to see out his days. Convinced of his brother innocence Michael Schofield (they have different surnames ... ...had the plans to the Prison and has had a tattoo of them (in the form of a gothic drawing) over his entire torso and down to his wrists! As you do. Every detail has been accounted for he just has to get them both out before the execution day.
Whilst this is going on on the inside, arguably the more interesting stuff is going on outside. A childhood friend of the brothers is trying to get Lincoln off as he protests that he didn't do it. She begins ...
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Advantages: Good cast and brilliant story line. Disadvantages: None.
...a Christmas Present I got Prison Break season one on DVD, this was a series that I have never even watched before so it got cast aside. Last Sunday I had nothing to do so I started to watch this prison break series. I have to say I am now completely hooked on it and I can't believe that this is something I have missed out on for nearly four years. **** Prison Break **** This is a USA series that has now reached its four year, therefore resulting ... ...This is based around a prison fox river where inmates plot to escape, the main characters Micheal Scofield is a clever individual who gets him self sent to prison in order to save his brother Lincoln Burrows,who is on death row for a crime he did not commit. Micheal hatches a plan to escape from the prison and even resorts to him having blue prints of the entire prison tattooed onto his body, in order for his escape plan to work. Over the twenty ...
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Advantages: Well written and acted, very exciting and original. Disadvantages: May be a bit violent for some
...this years big TV hit, Prison Break. Originally shown on Five earlier this year, it garnered huge word-of-mouth and won a new army of fans when it was repeated on UKTV Gold. Now the entire first series is released on DVD, so you don't get the agonising weekly wait for the next episode. Big cliffhanger? Just whack in the next DVD and keep on watching! Also, with series 2 just starting in the US its a perfect time to catch up with the best TV show ... ...labyrinthe and seemingly endless plot, Prison Break keeps things tight and not a second is wasted. Witness this from the fast-paced first episode. While most shows will take a few hours to set the scene, the credits have barely finished rolling when mild mannered architect Michael Schofield (Wentworth Miller) walks into a crowded bank and attempts a robbery. However he's already called the cops, and is sent to Fox River Penitentiary where his brother ...
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Prison Break Season 1:
- Cast: Wentworth Miller (Michael Scofield), Dominic Purcell (Lincoln Burrows), Robin Tunney (Veronica Donovan), Peter Stormare (John Abruzzi), Amaury Nolasco (Sucre), Marshall Allman (LJ Burrows), Wade Williams (Officer Brian Bellick), Paul Adelstein (Paul Kellerman), Robert Knepper (T Bag Bagwell), Sarah Wayne Callies (Dr. Sara Tancredi), Stacy Keach (Warden Pope), Anthony Starke (Sebastian Balfour), Danny McCarthy (Daniel ... ...A Scene' featurette - 'Making Prison Break' featurette - 'If These Walls Could Speak: Profile Of The Joliet Correctional Center' featurette - 'Beyond The Walls' featurette - TV spots
The extra features make this DVD so much better to watch and were one of the reasons I had bought the DVD. It’s packed with extras, such as deleted scene’s ideas for characters and the direction the writers, producers and directors took to make the show the huge international ...
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Advantages: superb acting, great story, action packed thrilling suspense ride Disadvantages: addictive as they come
Prison Break is one of the most clever and creative story lines to ever grace the earth. It follows the lives of 7 convicts who plan to escape from the Fox River prison which is a seemingly impossible task. Very early in we learn that two of the men organising this escape are brothers and one (Lincoln Burrows) is sentenced to death for killing the vice presidents brother. a murder he swears to not have committed. His brother (Michael Scofield) is ... ...The story and plot to prison break is pure amazing. the whole set is very professional and the viewer can almost feel like they are in the scene with the characters. the story is very creative and includes some rather genius ideas. the directors really did succeed when they tried to create an accurate image of a prison life and the corruption found in prison. the whole thing is very realistic.
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All the characters in this ...
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Advantages: so addictive and nice to watch Disadvantages: Nothing, its sooo goood
...PrisonBreak is a family show because it is about 2 brothers who would do anything for each other e.g. Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) goes into prison to break his brother out using blueprints of the prison tatooed to his body but hiden in pictures of devils and angels Michael Scofield is a very Smart person, he has a mental illness which is described as "if we look at this lamp here we only see the lamp but what michael see's he processes the bolts, screws, knots etc" ( this was said by his docter in one ofthe season 1 episodes). Michael is a charming character an the actor is lovely. PrisonBreak is the best television series I have ever seen, I love this program I found myself staying up all night watching the fisrt series, it was so addictive to watch my favourite episodes are 'riots, drills, and the devil' and 'Bluff...
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Advantages: all three seasons in one set Disadvantages: season three was cut short but still rocked!!
...If there was one word to sum up prisonbreak it would have to be "SUPERB!!". I remember when I was first told about prisonbreak and at first I thought that it sounded quite interesting so I went out and bought the first season on DVD. As soon as I watched the first episode I had to watch the next one as I was blown away at how clever and unique the first episode was. I then remember watching the whole of the first season only to find out that the second series is not out yet so I had to wait a few months for them to come out, but with this DVDset you will be getting not one but all three of the series that are out so far. Each season contains 22 episodes except for season three which has 13 episodes due to the writters going on strike at the time.
Not only do this set contain all the episodes but it also contains extras like deleted...
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Plot: Lincoln Burrows is an inmate on death-row for a murder he vows he did not commit but only his brother Michael Scofield believes him. Michael takes the extreme action of getting himself arrested so that he can help his brother to escape. Features all 22 episodes of the first season.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT, BOULEVARD ENTERTAIMENT; D3 DIRECT
Release date: 18/09/2006
No of Discs: 6
Catalogue No: 3261701000
Barcode: 5039036028127
Languages
Main Language: English
Subtitle Language: Norwegian, Danish, Swedish
Hearing Impaired Language: English
DVD Description
Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) is an inmate on death-row for the killing of the brother of the Vice President of the United States, a murder he vows he did not commit but only his brother Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) believes him. Michael takes the extreme action of getting himself arrested. With the blueprints of the jail disguised in a tattoo that encompasses his body, Michael attempts to create a support network in prison that will allow his brother and himself to escape. Fellow prisoners looking to escape and willing to help Michael and his brother include ex-mob boss Abruzzi, C-Note, Sucre and T-Bag. Despite having bonded with prison governor Pope (Stacey Keach), Michael has attracted the suspicions of the menacing Captain Bellick (Wade Williams). Meanwhile, on the outside the brothers' childhood friend and lawyer Veronica Donovan (Robin Tunney) works to uncover the conspiracy that put Lincoln in jail. PRISON BREAK first aired in 2005 and quickly became hugely successful around the world thanks to the tension filled, beat-the-clock storyline and cunning plot twists, making it an intriguing combination of the prison drama OZ and the real-time secret service drama 24. Features all 22 episodes of the first season.
Technical information
Special Features: Selected Episodes - Writers Commentary, Actors Commentary, Producers Commentary, Writers, Directors Commentary,, Alternative, Deleted Scenes,, Featurettes,, TV Spots
Aspect Ratio: 1.78, 16:9
Sound: 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital
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