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52 out of 100

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6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 89 Ratings

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  • Starring: Elizabeth Banks, Liam Neeson, Russell Crowe
  • Summary: Life seems perfect for John Brennan until his wife, Lara, is arrested for a gruesome murder she says she didn't commit. Three years into her sentence, John is struggling to hold his family together, raising their son and teaching at college while he pursues every means available to prove her innocence. With the rejection of their final appeal, Lara becomes suicidal and John decides there is only one possible, bearable solution: to break his wife out of prison. Refusing to be deterred by impossible odds or his own inexperience, John devises an elaborate escape plot and plunges into a dangerous and unfamiliar world, ultimately risking everything for the woman he loves. (Lionsgate)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    Nov 17, 2010
    83
    Damon's how-to-break-the-law lesson - as ludicrous as anything else in this enjoyably zigzaggy exercise in accumulating peril - grants Neeson the fun of experimenting with an American ex-con accent for his one scene.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Angie Errigo
    Jan 3, 2011
    60
    Okay, but it lacks conviction.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    Nov 18, 2010
    38
    It's damn hard to enjoy a thriller when you don't, won't, can't believe a word of it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 5 out of 29
  1. the_film_guy
    6
    The movie was good, especially in the last thirty minutes, where I was at the edge of my seat. However, it seems a bit long and lacks the necessary constant suspense throughout the entire first half. Paul Haggis did a great job with the story though, with unexpected twists & turns, and a nice emotional scene with Brian Dennehy. Plus, he also tied up the loose ends by the end of the film, which left me satisfied. But I didn't leave the theater wanting to watch it again and again.… Expand
    • 3 of 4 users said yes
  2. Tony
    5
    This felt like more of a made-for-television movie to me because just about everything about this was mediocre. The acting was fine, the story was far too preposterous but somewhat interesting, and the direction showed absolutely no flair. There simply isn't anything special about this.… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  3. Porscefan
    3
    I watched Charlie Rose interview Russell Crowe and discuss the movie. Mr. Crowe maintained that his attraction to this script was as a love story, as opposed to a thriller. My impression was just the opposite. It's strictly a thriller and not a very good one at that. Implausible to the point of exasperation. Eminently forgettable.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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