Papillon

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Jonathan N Spoilers: Watch before reading... I am doing something unusual by beginning to write this review before finishing the film. I am about halfway through, right when Papillion is let out of solitary. OH MAN... this film is tremendous. I didn't realize Steve McQueen had such range. Prison movies are special in my mind. Man's inhumanity to man is on full display. I just finished the film! OK, so there is a point where I feel like they could have made a really great life for themselves on the island. It totally calls into question the need to escape. To say they aren't "free" when they can do whatever they want... I don't know, I suppose it's all in how you look at it. Being happy where you are versus needing to seek some ideal life. Where did he go? Was it really better than where he was? So great! This film is so, so very great. Spectacular. Perfect. Watch it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review john h One of those long two-and-a-half-hour great films that are great because of their time, providing much accumulation for character emphasis, rich storytelling and making the audience feel drowned and "in" the movie. Papillon is filled with shocking surprises and mouth-covering, thrilling prison scenes that capture the attention of viewers during the brilliant performances by Hoffman and McQueen that represent the insanity that follows one after prison. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/04/25 Full Review Sean D Never see this film mentioned in any lists of greatest films. But it's definitely one of my favourites. Was actually recommended by my mum to me when I was a teenager and I've loved it ever since. Awesome cast with Steve Mcqueen and Dustin Hoffman. 1 billion star rating in my opinion Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/27/25 Full Review Daniel C. M Despite the pacing being inconsistent and taking quite a toll here and there, Papillon still remains a deep, inspiring and emotional prison drama mixed with adventure, with immaculate acting by it's stars and a great soundtrack. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review David H This is an excellent film and in my opinion one of the better ones from the 1970s which apart from the Godfather series featured some very mediocre films such as the award winning Rocky. I find today's reviewers to be narrow, pinched by a cynicism that is not a substitute for insight or sophistication. I seldom given their opinions any serious attention as did reviewers from the past. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Leprechaun K A classic. Wonderful performances by McQueen and Hoffman. Goodbye scene at the end always gets me. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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