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For those who are unsure what exactly this is, this is the last two episodes, that I understand not all were fortunate enough to have air where they could catch them, and instead had to get this on DVD to get to see the finale. This is about the same level of quality as the rest of the fourth season... meaning that there is still excellent tension, well-thought out plans and plenty of back-stabbing, however, it remains undeniable that this is past its prime. I think it built up the overall conspiracy too much, and then kept going with a lot of the most interesting plot threads already resolved. At this point, they also resorted to a rather see-through, forced and awkward way of keeping the many characters, that we've grown to care about, together. The noteworthy thing to this is that it picks up after what sure looked like the ending, and actually does credibly at not only keeping the story going for an additional 80 minutes, but creating new conflicts(and re-igniting ones we already know and like). You don't *need* to watch this, and the way things are left off before it is a fine close to the franchise. This does use an unexpected turn, and gives us more of what was always the best in the series. Among the greatest new things of this is Lori Petty's performance, which nails the type with flawless precision. The pacing is spot-on, and this is rather exciting and engaging from start to finish. Production values leave nothing to be desired. I commented on the acting in my review of the show itself, and it is the same in this. I recommend this to fans of Prison Break. 7/10
- TBJCSKCNRRQTreviews
- Nov 20, 2009
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- movieman82us
- May 24, 2009
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If you were disappointed by the original series finale, then this is PERFECT FOR YOU! These two episodes are on such a high emotional level that it reminded me so much of the first two seasons. I think they should have skipped the flashforward at the end of season 4 and added it instead at the end of "The Final Break". The last scene brought tears in my eyes. Good writing and a great ending for Prison Break. Especially the acting and music were really amazing, the chemistry is as good as always!
I thought Season 4 started on a high note but ended very weak, but this MAKES UP FOR IT! BUY IT!
Greetings from Germany!
I thought Season 4 started on a high note but ended very weak, but this MAKES UP FOR IT! BUY IT!
Greetings from Germany!
- futuretraveler
- May 24, 2009
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I expected much more...but there are still 2 episodes left,i certainly hope that something will be revealed in the next episodes because in this one nothing was understood...The series were great i couldn't wait every Thursday to watch them for 4 long years i have been anticipating the end..and now when it finally came down..i could say it was worth watching and it was worth waiting for so long.The entire plot was just unique the actors some of them known some ...unkown acted like extreme professionals i think they deserve the biggest credit for keeping me and i assume all of us in suspension for so long time every episode..wanting for more and more
- lordalgammon
- May 24, 2009
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Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) marries Sara Tancredi (Sarah Wayne Callies) on the beach. Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) and Fernando Sucre (Amaury Nolasco) are witnesses. The police breaks up the celebration by arresting Sara for the murder of Christina Hampton. She had killed Hampton to save Michael. She is locked up in Miami prison instead of jail while waiting for trial. The guards are abusive for what happened in Fox River. Daddy (Lori Petty) is the head of the prison gang. T-Bag Bagwell (Robert Knepper) and General Jonathan Krantz (Leon Russom) are prisoners in the men's side. Krantz puts out $100k for a contract on Sara and Gretchen Morgan (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe) happens to be in the same prison. Cowler (Aisha Hinds) is a stand up guard. Alex Mahone (William Fichtner) is refused reinstatement back into the FBI but Agent Richard Sullins (Kim Coates) dangles the badge if Alex rats out Michael and his inevitable attempt to break out his wife.
The movie is forced to jerry-rig the situation to bring it back to step 1 with several old characters conveniently in the same prison. It's got the Orange is the new Black vibe. The women's prison is good. There is one good twist but the escape isn't quite as compelling as the first original season. The movie simply doesn't have enough time to set up the escape attempt for the audience. There is the same familiar gang back together again. That's great for fans of the show.
The movie is forced to jerry-rig the situation to bring it back to step 1 with several old characters conveniently in the same prison. It's got the Orange is the new Black vibe. The women's prison is good. There is one good twist but the escape isn't quite as compelling as the first original season. The movie simply doesn't have enough time to set up the escape attempt for the audience. There is the same familiar gang back together again. That's great for fans of the show.
- SnoopyStyle
- May 16, 2016
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Not as good as series but you can enjoy throughout the movie some scenes are simply inserted. Overall a good movie.
- Harshithnagraj
- Jan 15, 2021
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- kareemelsayed-67927
- Mar 13, 2021
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- almeida_213
- Jun 20, 2009
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I don't have words to explain how die hard fan i am for prison break cast, storyline, acting. Please don't stop making this serial ahead. michael scofield is really awesome in it. we want to cry when they cry. we want to laugh when they laugh. we want to celebrate when they celebrate. it is very touchy serial. i have watched this serial day and night. and believe me i am telling to my all friend that don't miss such a master serial.i feel like i am the part of this serial when i talk about it. i have stopped watching movies because of prison break. and i am not liking other serials after watching prison break. i have watched breaking bad but prison break is prison break. Hts of to u all guys for starting with 5th season.
- amolgawande
- Nov 19, 2015
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- darthheimdall
- Sep 30, 2009
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- joelcosta-jcx
- Jan 19, 2017
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I'm not gonna go into details cause I don't want to spoil anything but the ending of season 4 of Prison Break is one of the best endings of a TV-series ever for me.
It wrapped everything up real nice and had a moving ending.
Then THIS comes along and take a big crap over that ending just to cash in on a big success of a series, released as a standalone DVD and blu ray.
Where as really this belongs solely as a bonusmaterial to the last season.
People who haven't seen the series will find no joy in watching it I'm sure, people who have it, I'm sure that SOME people will enjoy it but I think for most this will just feel like a leftover doubleepisode.
It also focuses on Sara's character more than the others, it's her turn now to break out of jail.
I guess it's nice to see the cast together again and it isn't terrible by any means but that's about it, I will pretend that this "movie" doesn't exist and that the series ended with the last episode of season 4 as it was meant to be.
It wrapped everything up real nice and had a moving ending.
Then THIS comes along and take a big crap over that ending just to cash in on a big success of a series, released as a standalone DVD and blu ray.
Where as really this belongs solely as a bonusmaterial to the last season.
People who haven't seen the series will find no joy in watching it I'm sure, people who have it, I'm sure that SOME people will enjoy it but I think for most this will just feel like a leftover doubleepisode.
It also focuses on Sara's character more than the others, it's her turn now to break out of jail.
I guess it's nice to see the cast together again and it isn't terrible by any means but that's about it, I will pretend that this "movie" doesn't exist and that the series ended with the last episode of season 4 as it was meant to be.
- Seth_Rogue_One
- Apr 20, 2015
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I think that this particular episode is just a bad production. In contrast to all seasons, in which the plot was very analytic and thoroughly explained, the final episode runs the scenes without presenting something noteworthy. The idea is in the same picture with the series from the beginning which makes the movie boring since we know the end. As far as how we got to the end, I can say that it was a meaningless failure. 5 stars and that's because I respect the background.
- dimitris_andritsos
- Jul 31, 2019
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- pcarlssons
- Jul 22, 2009
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I was really excited to see this Final Break movie because I wanted to see how they wrapped things up and how they deal with the "unanswered questions" to provide me closure for one of my favorite shows. I wish I hadn't watched it though. It ruined the whole finale for me, heck, it even ruined the whole series for me almost. I felt like I wasted 4 years of my life investing in the characters in the show and it's all for nothing. The movie was so over the top (and that's saying a lot considering this is Prison Break, the mother of all things over the top!) and so made-for-Hollywood-summer-blockbuster that it deviated from the real essence of the show. When I watched the series finale on TV, I was a little disappointed but still, I found that that was a fitting end, albeit a bittersweet one. But this one was just senseless. I loved only the first two minutes of it. The rest of it, I wish I could have erased from my mind. The phrase "jumped the shark" is very fitting for this movie. I understand now why they decided not to include it in the original series finale and why they decided not to show it on FOX because people will surely throw their TVs out if they did. So, so disappointed! I want that hour and 20 minutes of my life back!
- marionhamada
- May 30, 2009
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