A film inspired by a real case of an escape from a French tough of a Nazi prison during World War II. The film is very realistic in the way this story shows us, quite differently from the American style of the prison dramas we are used to seeing. Following a somewhat slow but accurate rhythm the film is always growing and ends up undoubtedly catching us completely. Very good movie, although a little under the best French prison film I ever saw and that was Jacques Becker's "Le Trou", 1960, a film I only saw once for many years but it was always in my memory.

Gem of a foreign film very well acted out to the point where we are part of the movie something few movies can do just right. This one nails it as you watch a man imprisoned and all the suffering that goes with it comes to terms with his situation and then some. That is what draws you in. Its called a role reversal. Would you have done this? Could you have done this? What would you do? Even the other prisoners in the movie doubt and question it. Man cannot be confined and liberty must be his no matter what the circumstances. America was founded on this principal. Here we see the concept acted out from a prisoners point of view. Add to it there are Nazis (injustice) and pending death and suffering and you get it all with this movie. Watch this with no interruptions or distractions if you want maximum viewing pleasure. Look forward to the ending which takes its time drawing you in even deeper and then the grand finale which gives good closure. Get ready to...

After watching this movie I can say that movie is excellent. You can't find any fault in the movie as far as I know. Movie is based on true event so no can tell wrong about it. Movie is interesting from starting till end which make you excited. I will definitely recommend this movie. According to me it good movie like "The Shawshank Redemption". In "The Shawshank Redemption" there was everything that people wants to watch love,hate,betrayal,emotion,fight, life of prisoner,escape and last part to reclaim his identity.This movie is mainly focused on the escape plan. I will not say much about this movie just not to spoil it. But the title justifies the movie which is much harder for anyone to escape from prison.In short I'm rating this movie 10 star because story is excellent, the planning was perfect and is based on true event. While watching you will into the movie thinking off all the possible ways of escape for them.

A MAN ESCAPED is a great war drama about despair and unbearable circumstances from which a man tries to escape. The main protagonist is an activist of the resistance movement. He was arrested after one action. After the initial shock, the young man begins to plan an escape from prison, and he moves in a race against time because his enemies threaten him with liquidation.The story is honest and realistic in many segments. The plot is, if we ignore the mystical introduction, very simple. Scenery is confined to a very small space, which directly contributes to an increased sense of fear, despair and anxiety of the main character. Mr. Bresson made the film without specific decorations, classic turnaround and growing tensions. Simply, the focus is on the prisoner who tried to escape. The plot is realistic and spontaneous. One young man must choose between life and certain death. He was on his own in the inner monologue on the difficult road to knowledge. François Leterrier as Lieutenant Fontaine is calm and dedicated to the inner struggle. His performance is impressive. It's hard to believe that he is not a professional actor. His appearance is unreal and convincing. This is evident in his haggard and engrossed face, bloody shirt and torn stockings.This film is a reflection of a cruel experience. One man in a desperate, depressed and uncertain fight for his life, or perhaps some form of redemption.