
CORPORATE LINE: Most men would do anything to get out of Fox River Penitentiary, but Michael Scofield will do anything to get in. His brother Lincoln has been sentenced to die for a crime he did not commit, and the only way to save him is from the inside out. Armed with prison blueprints and an impossibly intricate escape plan, Michael gets himself incarcerated, and the race against time is on. Now, he’ll need all of the cunning, daring, and luck he can muster – along with the assistance of some of the prison’s most vile and dangerous felons.
THE REVIEW: Watching an entire television series about one prison break doesn’t seem like a formula for something that could keep a viewers interest. To the contrary, the tension continues right up to the last episode. The first season of Prison Break is so full of drama that every episode will have you on the edge of your seat.
There are a lot of points in the show where things go beyond anything we would believe—a lot of scenarios are timed with unbelievable precision and luck which may requires viewers to suspend belief. Irregardless, once you watch the first episode you will certainly come back for more. The addictive level of Prison Break is unlike any show on broadcast television.
What holds Prison Break together is the amazing cast. Wentworth Miller, who plays Michael Scofield, is fantastic. He is strong, confident, and silent which would seem to go against a character that needs help from others cons. Peter Stomare plays the mafia boss and steals most every scene. Throughout, there are characters that could have an entire show about them alone—as an ensemble they are even stronger.
THE EXTRAS: The commentaries, which are on select episodes, are interesting and give background information and the history of the show.
“Making of Prison Break” featurette focuses on the creation of the show and the characters. “If These Walls Could Talk: Profile of the Joliet Correctional Center” featurette is an interesting look behind the walls of the prison—which stopped being used in 2002. “Beyond the Ink” tattoo featurette is one of the things that I wanted to see personally. It’s amazing that Michael Scofield’s tattoos are fake. “Making a Scene” featurette from the Fox Movie Channel
FRANKLY: Although there are points in Prison Break that are ridiculous, the show itself is purely addictive and highly entertaining. It’s great to get lost in the show and waste two straight days of pure edge of your seat entertainment. One thing Fox could change is not including the review of the previous episodes—it should be an option as with some DVD television shows where you can opt to watch the review of previous episodes.
+ Charlie Craine
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