10 Great Escape Scenes
Written by Meredith Alloway
When we watch a film, we want to go on a ride. When we care about a character, and they become trapped in a situation, we want to see them escape, and the ride comes from the suspense of the question, “But how? A truly great escape scene begins with the fear, worry and doubt that our protagonist won’t be able getaway safely or at all. The following scenes deal with physical, emotional, and figurative escape and all manage to keep us on our toes wondering, “How will they do it?”
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