Production Year: 2005 - Drama - Director: Paul T. Scheuring - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell 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
races out of the traps at speed, or is a dish that takes some while to warm up. While this reviewer verges towards the latter, by the time the show gets it first few ...
races out of the traps at speed, or is a dish that takes some while to warm up. While this reviewer verges towards the latter, by the time the show gets it first few ...
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 d...
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: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
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: 1995 - Drama - Director: Ang Lee - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Greg Wise, Hugh Laurie, Robert Hardy
A review by tiger645 on Prison Break - Series 1 Vol.1 (DVD) June 28th, 2006
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Outstanding
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Special Effects
Good
How does it compare to similar films?
Not applicable
Advantages:
Brilliant, best TV show yet
Disadvantages:
Only half of the first season
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
PRISON BREAK -----------------------
This DVD is from a TV series which was shown on TV on channel 5 starting from January and finished in May. So far there is only one season however season two is to hit the TV in the new year. For all those who love Prison Break this DVD is a must buy to watch it over and over again. If you didn't watch prison break then this is also a must buy because it is absolutely fabulous! Season 1 has 22 episodes, this DVD is the first part of season 1 and has 13 episodes and the rest will come out late August early September. The whole of the first season will also come out then. The TV series was made in America.
~~~Story line~~~
Michael Scofield an intelligent man who is a structural engineer. He has a great job and fantastic life with a great house. However one day he robs a bank unexpectedly and gets placed in Fox River which is a level one security prison for armed robbery. We then learn that he himself helped design the prison and gets himself thrown inside prison in order to help his brother
Lincoln Burrows, Michael's bother, is on death row for the murder of the Vice President's brother but he claims he is innocent. However only Michael believes him. Of course Michael has a plan but what happens when the plan doesn't go to plan? Especially since there are more than one way to take a man's life in prison…
~~~Characters~~~
Michael Scofield played by Wentworth Miller - He is a great actor who plays Michael Scofield well. You may remember him from Mariah Carey's videos of We Belong Together and It's Like That. He is determined to get his brother out and has left behind his perfect life to get his brother out.
Lincoln Burrows played by Dominic Purcells - On death row for a murder he claims he didn't commit. His younger brother is determined to get him out at all costs but how do you get someone out who is on death row and due to die very soon?
Veronica Donovan played by Robin Tunney - Lincoln's lawyer who fights to show he is innocent even after he has been convicted. Also a life long friend from childhood. Lincoln and Veronica have a special bond but will she be able to save him before she loses him forever?
John Abruzzi played by Peter Stormare - Immediately Michael gets himself in trouble with Abruzzi who is a mob boss and locked in prison for a long time. However Michael needs Abruzzi but why and what for?
Fernando Sucre played by Amaury Nolasco - This nineteen year old is a great actor who is Michaels cellie (cell mate). Sucre gets himself onto the escpae plan by being in the same cell as Michael but is he really that trustworthy? Sucre is locked up for armed robbery and has a girlfriend called Maricuz on the outside but will she be waiting for him when he eventually gets out?
LJ Burrows played by Marshall Allman - Licoln's teenage son who lives with his mother and step-father. LJ is very cold towards his father and seems to hate him. However there is more to LJ then meets the eye. LJs life isn't as smooth as first appears and the season sees LJ going from bad to worse.
Captain Brad Bellick - One of the guards at Fox River who keeps the prisoner in line. As soon as Bellick saw Scofield he took a disliking to him, this soon turns to hatred. This causes Michael to have to cope with not only the torture of prison but also the threats from Bellick. Bellick watches Scofield very carefully because he thinks there is more then meets the eye but will he realise what Michael will do?
Agent Paul Kellerman played by Paul Adelstein and Agent Hale - Agents who are responsible for keeping Lincoln in prison and making sure he dies. They do everything to make sure Lincoln dies. Their cunning plans and evil ways cause lots of people to get hurt.
Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell played by Robert Knepper - Even his nick name suggests the type of man he is. T-Bag is the scum of the Earth, kidnapping, rapping and murdering girls he is in prison for the rest of his natural life with no chance of parole. However even though he is a disgusting character he has funny lines which has caused some people to like him. However Michael does not get on with T-Bag and this causes more problems for Michael.
Dr. Sara Tancredi played by Sarah Wayne Callies - The prison's doctor and a very pretty one. There seems to be chemistry between Michael and the doctor but not all is what it seems. Dr. Sara Tancredi has her own problems and working in a male prison isn't exactly safe.
Benjamin "C-Note" Franklin played by Rockmond Dunbar - All C-Note wants is to be with his wife and daughter. Michael needs C-Note to get him something important but with tensions running high is this wise?
Nick Savrinn - Another character who is not what he seems. He helps Veronica unfold the mystery of how Lincoln ends up in prison or does he?
Warden Henry Pope played by Stacy Keach - In charge of Fox River and tries to care for the welfare of prisoners especially Michael.
~~~Episodes~~~
Each episode is action packed and Michael continuously finds problems that he needs to overcome. Every episode also reveals a little more about the characters and how the plot to make Lincoln look guilty is slowly uncovered but will they be able to discover the truth?
**Pilot**
Michael gets himself into prison by robbing a bank where Lincoln Burrows is being kept. Michael approaches lots of inmates who he wants to include in the escape for various reasons and sees his brother. Agent Kellerman and Hale keep the execution smooth and plan out the final details to make sure he dies. LJ gets into trouble for drugs.
**Allen**
Michael make more enemies and realises prison is not all it seems. He finds a way to get to the infirmary which is crucial for the breakout but he also needs Abruzzi. However Abruzzi doesn't want to know Michael because he has nothing Michael needs.
Michael: Maybe you ought to hear what I've got to say. Abruzzi: You got nothing I need. Michael: Wouldn't be too sure of that. [places a bird, made by folding paper, on the table] Abruzzi: My mistake-just what I need-a duck.
**Cell test**
Michael tests to see if he can trust Sucre his cell mate. However not all goes to plan and Sucre wants no part in the escape. Instead he asks for a cell transfer and Bellick decides to put Haywire in with Michael. Haywire comes from the Pysch ward and he never sleeps. Nor does he take his pills which he calls "Invislbe Handcuffs". Michael's plans are ruined unless he can trust Haywire.
**Cute posion**
Veronica works hard on the case and keeps trying to find more information. However she gets no helps untill Nick Savrinn offers to help her, they visit Lincoln to find out more. They want to delay Lincoln's execution but will they suceed or is it too late? Michael is desperate and all plans ground to a halt until he can get rid of his cell mate but that doesn't seem an option. Everything is falling apart especially since his plan has perfect timing and they can't afford to get behind.
**English, Fitz or Percy**
The pope is balcmailed by Kellerman and Hale to move Michael to a different prison after they realise he and Lincoln are brothers. The pope files a transfer but Michael doesn't want to leave he needs to break his brother out. Scofield practises the escape to time how long he has before the cops arrive.
**Riots, Drills and the Devil**
Michael blocks the air conditioning which causes the temperatures inside the jail to soar. The inmates become restless and angry. Eventually a riot breaks out and the jail is put into lock-down allowing Michael all the time he needs to carry on with his plan. Sara gets into trouble when the riots begin to spread to other parts of the prison but Michael doesn't have the time to save her. A con is blackmailed into killing Lincoln. T-Bag finds out something that could ruin the whole escape so the escpaies need to find someway to keep him quiet.
T-Bag: Can't you transfer us some place cooler? Like...Africa?
T-Bag: Not that hot? [he points to an African American cellmate] T-Bag: When this guy woke up, he was white!
** Riots, Drills and the Devil part 2**
Michael decides that he must save Sara whilst Abruzzi and Sucre make a pact and carry on drilling through the walls behind the cells. But the problem with T-Bag remains the escapees have to make a decision before their plan is blown.
**The Old Head**
Michael needs a storeroom as the key room for his escape however he discovers its been made into a room for the guards, Michael must think of something quick because the execution date is drawing nearer. Veronica thinks she has found some evidence but she is threatened and Nick tells her he knows a place they can stay and be safe but can she trust him?
**Tweener**
Abruzzi is no longer the top of the tree in the prison when his payments stop. He looses his power which means the whole escape is at risk. T-Bag starts to act boss and seems to have control over the others with his new found information. Michael gets fed up with T-Bag and tries to sort the problem. Lincoln receives a letter from LJ saying he is ok but a lot has happened to LJ.
Michael (to T-Bag): If you want to sing, then sing.
**Sleight of hand**
Abruzzi tries to get the upper hand once again and also wants information from Michael for revenge. Another person is employed to silence Veronica and Nick which leads them to be in great danger. An inmate becomes suspicious of the break out group and tries to find out what they are doing.
**And then there were seven**
Michael gets a visit from his wife but Bellick recognises her and does some research. He goes further in threatening her and taunting Michael but will he find out what Michael is really up to? Michael needs his watch but it has been stolen by a guard, he needs to find a way to get it back. Veronica, Nick and LJ may have to give up all their work and are in a deadly position.
**Odd Man Out**
Michael realises there are too many of them breaking out and someone has to go. The team decide T-Bag is to go however T-Bag realises and has plans of his own. Abruzzi finds God but still needs to get rid off T-Bag. Sucre gets some news from Maricuz, good and bad.
C-Note: Apparently, college boy here did the math. Figured out that we got too many clowns in the car. So one of us is in here diggin' but his seat ain't guaranteed.
**End of the Tunnel**
Abruzzi is taken to hospital with a serious wound and unlikely to make it back. Michael now has more problems Abruzzi has gone and everything seems to be falling apart with Lincoln's execution the next day, will Michael pull it off? Veronica nearly gets some information to help her solve the case but something goes wrong and everyone's lives are put at danger. Lincoln is placed in solitary which makes Michael's plans very hard because he hadn't planned for that. Michael says he can't break Lincoln out and they will have to delay it but T-Bag won't let him.
~~~Other information~~~
Language - English Country - USA Director - Paul T. Scheuring Genre - Drama DVD Region - Region 2 Number of discs - 1 (although some have four but there is no difference) Classification - 15
I agree with this classification and definitely would not let children under the age of 12 watch to because it is violent and swear often. There are also some racist comments which children may pick up. However my 13 year old sister watched it and she was not afraid however I do not think the language is expectable for a 13 year old or the violence.
~~~Worth it~~~
The prison break DVD costs £29.99 from most stores such as HMV, Woolworths, WHSmith and most other stores. If you shop around it can be bought more cheaply especially online. Although I do recommend this product I would recommend waiting until August and ordering the full season one since that will also have extras on. This DVD has NO extras or different languages therefore I believe it is worth waiting till August and buying the full season with extras rather than in two halves. However if you prefer watching it in two halves that is up to you! But definitely buy this DVD sometime! The episodes can also be downloaded from itunes.
~~~Overall view~~~
Brilliant, truly spectacular. Michael has everything planned and when something goes wrong its like running into a brick wall but he cleverly gets around them. His scary tattoos (which take four hours to put on) cover the whole of his upper body but they aren't what they seem and are crucial in getting out. The acting is brilliant and the characters are perfect. The actors fit their character very well and act out the scenes well and help build up tension.
The story is full of turns and twists. The smallest fact may be the key to the whole escape and the writers place brick walls in front of Michael (sometimes literally!) and Michael smartly gets around his problems. Some of the things you find out still haven't been shown at the end of season one. And throughout the story the writes have got you guessing and just as you think you know what will happen there is another turn.
The story doesn't get boring and gets better as it goes along. The writers use their characters well and the season moves along rapidly. Each episode leaves you with a cliff-hanger forcing you to wait and want more. That is why for those who are impatient like me it may be better to get the whole season because you will be itching to find out more!
So overall definitely one to watch not just for those who like other series such as Lost as Greys Anatomy but also those who don't usually watch this type of TV. This is slightly different and will get everyone interested.
~~~Websites~~~
www.fox.com/prisonbreak (the official prison break site)
www.amazon.co.uk
www.play.com
www.five.com (channel showing prison break)
www.apple.com/itunes (episodes available to download)Thank you for reading and please take a look at the photos!
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Better Than Lost? Review ofPrison Break - Series 1 Vol.1 (DVD)by
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Advantages: Like waves each episode is stronger than the last. Disadvantages: No additional material.
...brother wouldn't you?
Prison Break Season 1 Part 1 Features the first 13 episodes a brief summary of each now follows:-
Prison Break
At Fox River Schofield makes his presence known around the prison; he approaches 3 of the leaders (inmates) and dangles the words freedom to them. Allen
Schofield begins his quest for escape from inside the office of the prison warden. Once he has secured his admittance on a regular basis in the wardens office he ... ...could be romance with the prison doctor called Sarah. However when he sabotages the prisons air conditioning to get the opportunity to do some much needed preparation work he causes a riot. This riot puts Sarah in terrible danger; Schofield can either save her and keep the escape plan or sacrifice it in order to save her life.
Riots, Drills & The Devil Part 2
While Schofield battles his demons on whether to save Sara; Sucre and Abruzzi make a deadly ...
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Advantages: The best prison series i have seen yet Disadvantages: none
...that my brother had bopught prison break -season one-part one on dvd.When reading the back i thought this sounds very good.I got home sorted out the children and settled down to watch it.
Its about two brothers micheal schofield(wentworth miller) and lincoln burrows( dominic purcell).Lincoln gets framed for murdering the presidents brother and gts sent to prison on death row.His brother micheal stages a robbery so he will get sent to the same prison ... ...in a cardboard sleeve with prison break in red letters across the front.It has got four discs inside. DISC ONE -EPISODE 1-4
PILOT
structual engineer micheal schofield purposely has himself incarcerated in order to orchestrate the escape of his brother lincoln,whom he believes has been wrongly sentenced to death.
ALLEN
setting his plan in motion,micheal seeks the aid of his fellow inmates,but makes some deadly enemies along the way.
CELL TEST
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Advantages: Can you break out of a prison? Wanna find out how this ones for you! Disadvantages: Blood, Guts and lots of swearing!
...of the 2006 hit series Prison Break, successful Chicago structural engineer Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller, in a star-making role) enters a bank and fires a handgun into the air. Within moments he's arrested, then tried, convicted, and sentenced to five years at Fox River State Penitentiary. The prisoner simply grins, though, because this is just the beginning of his elaborate plan. His brother, Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell), has been caught ... ...out, using blueprints of the prison that have been concealed in the design of his amazing upper-body tattoo (which requires four hours of work by the makeup artists). Using both the blueprint and his previous research into the backgrounds of various inmates, Michael enlists the aid of his cellmate, Sucre (Amaury Nolasco); the old con Westmoreland (Muse Watson), who just might be infamous robber D. B. Cooper; the Italian mobster Abruzzi (Peter Stormare); ...
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Advantages: great plot, great acting, captivating script, etc... Disadvantages: none
...whole of season one of Prison Break on Fox and not missing an episode, I decided that I had to get this ingenious series and add it to my collection. Michael Scofield is a charming and witty character, whose genius plans to get his brother who was framed for shooting the vice presidents brother, and then wrongfully put on death row, out of prison was one of the main things that hooked me and millions of other people watching this every week. My friends ... ...on the planning of the prison break mostly; and michael scolfield and lincon burrows' (michael scolfield's brother) relationship. Other characters, both good and bad are also introduced who will play a major role in the prison break later on.
Another thing that I remember had all of us coming back every time to watch that show, was the cliffhangers every week. DVD DETAILS: Language: English, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Number of ...
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Advantages: Absolutely brilliant, great characters, awesome actors, created by a genius! Disadvantages: None
...whether or not to buy Prison Break, I had seen few advertisements announcing its arrival in the UK and so never tuned in to watch the pilot and the rest of the series on Channel 5. As a huge fan of Lost and Desperate Housewives and having watched all the released episodes (several times!) I was desperate for something new. I eventually decided to give Prison Break a go and purchased the series one part one DVD. I have to say that from the very first ... ...no more true than in Prison Break. In one episode you go from laughing to crying to excitement to frustration to joy to nervousness to dissapointment to elation. One thing I noticed with Prison Break is that the story is not dragged out as it is in Lost. Every episode is packed with action and details necessary to the plot. Also in each episode of Prison Break there are questions and answers wheras in lost every episode is just packed with questions ...
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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 episodes 1-13 of the first season.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Release date: 29/05/2006
No of Discs: 3
Catalogue No: 3324401000
Barcode: 5039036026871
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.
Languages
Main Language: English
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