Prison Break -The Movie – Episode 2

The second part of Boon’s Prison Break trilogy. A/V editing was better this time around. The narrative presented is nearly perfect. The edit has a great pace, which gradually builds. It's a real rollercoaster by the end.

Some thoughts I had whilst watching (all minor points):
Smart work removing the Lincoln breakout attempt subplot but keeping the consequences.
T-Bag setting up his friend was too heavily cut; it isn’t clear what happened.
The scene leading to T-Bag getting onto PI (him talking about New York, California, Saint Louis) was cut, so it isn’t entirely clear how he gets on – although it is implied since he doesn’t go down for Bob’s murder.
Not a fan of Tancredi’s stalking subplot in this, along with the “Michael has an enormous brain and is a saint” doctor, but that’s just me.
Tweener’s subplot was retained – a good choice, by the way – although I felt it could have been trimmed somewhat, in particular his introduction, which goes on for a little too long.
There is a slight narrative problem in that C-Note magically knows there is a hole in the ground (and its exact location), but there’s not much Boon could’ve done here to fix that as that entire subplot (Abruzzi being overthrown) was cut – another good choice.

Removing the conspiracy subplot is like removing the handcuffs from this show that prevented it from reaching its full potential. Bravo Boon.

Part 2 does not lack any of the great work done by CBB in Part 1. Still intriguing, still tightly edited, still entertaining and still better than the complete season. It ends on a nice cliff hanger and I since I fail to remember the solution, I eagerly look forward to the third part. This truly is a gift for us who want to re-visit Prison Break at a higher pace, yet get all the important twists and turns.

Impressive work, to say the least!

November 2, 2009 @ 2:57 am

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