The most iconic escape on this list see Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) conduct what is the most unlikely plan. Who would have thought that scraping a wall with a rock hammer would prove so effect? Well that and a giant poster. But Andy's break for freedom is picnic, just listen to the Morgan Freeman narration. However, as we see the famous image on Robbins stood bare chested in the rain, it is a moment that uplifts our hearts.
The Silence of the Lambs
Hannibal Lector's (Anthony Hopkins) escape from Memphis Police Custody is by far the most terrifying on the list. What starts as a routine check becomes something scary as hell. Who would have thought the most banal object could have the biggest effect on lives? What comes afterwards though, is clever trickery by director Jonathan Demme. "After you Sergeant Pembrey!"
The Great Escape
One of the 1960's truly great escape plans sees the Allies outsmarting their German captors at every turn. Seems their idea to put all the great escape artists into one camp was one that backfired spectacularly. But of all the various escapes on show, it is Virgil Hilt (Steve McQueen) and his daring motorcycle ride that amaze the most.
Ocean's Eleven
The finale of Steven Soderbergh's excellent remake is one to savor 14 years after release. The thing that makes this robbery so memorable is the misdirection that fools Bellagio owner, Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia). His quiet horror at realizing just what video tape he has in front of him sets up a cunning dupe by Danny Ocean (George Clooney).
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Steven Spielberg started this legendary franchise with a bang back in 1981, and his breathtaking opening still stuns us to this day. Watching Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) risk life and limb to recover his precious artifact whilst the entire temple shakes is death dying stuff. But just when you think he safe, the ultimate challenge arrives- a huge rolling boulder!
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