Jackson is rambunctious without it ever feeling like the film is patronising Rene.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 11, 2024

But... why do you want more when you have two acting beasts sharing that last cinematic journey together? [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 8, 2024

This is a rather modest and simple drama, but it is one of the most important films of the year: it offers the last opportunity to see two legends of cinema together on the screen.[Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 22, 2024

Oliver Parker's credit that The Great Escaper avoids these pitfalls, yet remains both moving and effective. Parker never patronizes Bernard, nor does he lean into any over-the-top patriotic nonsense, something so often found in movies that are similar.

| Jul 9, 2024

Tender at times, moving at others, with a touch of humor so that the sorrow dissipates a little, The Great Escaper is one of those films that are no longer made. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jun 17, 2024

[Jackson and Caine] are two colossal figures capable of sustaining, even from the fragility of old age, the strength of their imperishable artistic talent. There aren't movies like this anymore. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 13, 2024

Caine's performance, which with pure aplomb and stately sobriety transmits notable truth, makes The Great Escaper a more than adequate vehicle for his brilliance... [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 12, 2024

Above all, the film rescues the characters' humanity despite some unnecessary patriotic moments. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 6/10 | Jun 12, 2024

A sweet, sad, and in its way, profound portrayal of Bernie’s story, a generation’s story, and the unbreakable bond between Bernie and Rene. Unsentimental and an important reminder of the Greatest Generation’s sacrifices for our freedom.

| Original Score: 3/4 | May 31, 2024

While not remotely the best project of either Caine or Jackson’s career -- it wouldn’t crack the Top 10 -- the film is a slight but sweet ode to a particular flavour of Britannia that will leave its target audience in sentimental shambles.

| May 30, 2024

The Great Escaper has all the hallmarks of a British stiff-upper-lip drama, but transcends the “cheeky chappie” stereotypes with the performances of the late, great Glenda Jackson and eternal favourite Michael Caine.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | May 30, 2024

Gentle and dignified, a grand finale for two fabulous veteran actors who, despite wheelchair and walker, see off any drift towards maudlin telly drama the moment they appear in the frame

| Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 17, 2024

The Great Escaper can’t escape the genre traps it set for itself, but it’s good enough to escape being a terrible product of the… Never Too Old genre? Pension-spiration flicks?

| Mar 12, 2024

Ninety years of age at the time of shooting – and now retired from the acting game after a long and colourful career – Caine exudes both a grace and grit as Bernard that is always convincing.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 11, 2024

For that reason, it in tandem explores – particularly through Jackson’s superb performance as Rene – the privilege of making it to old age, especially with someone you love.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 9, 2024

The Great Escaper is still pleasingly gritty at times, with some pointed things to say about the way we romanticise and lionise our veterans, but without necessarily looking after them.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 8, 2024

The film’s sweet tone thankfully never veers into sentimentality; the story remains grounded in the tragedy of war, building to a memorable scene decrying the human cost of battle...

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 8, 2024

This is an unexpected pleasure, with some excellent acting, an interesting screenplay, and a very surprising blend of tones.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Feb 19, 2024

…an acerbic, bitter-sweet film that lures us in on the promise of saying goodbye to beloved stars, and slips in a caustic, authentic message about the dangers of ignoring the past…

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 3, 2024

If this is actually the actor’s final role, Caine closes an incredible career on a high note, infusing “The Great Escaper” with the heart and humor it needs to feel emotionally authentic.

| Original Score: B+ | Jan 3, 2024