Who's watching ET then?

[Bakunin]

They shouldn't have let Steve McQueen in on the film with his bike

Quite true.

A lot of the men who did the actual escape took great exception to the whole motorbike sequence and I can't say I blame them as it simply didn't happen.

And why try and embellish what is already such a terrific story?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

And why try and embellish what is already such a terrific story?

Because Steve McQueen wanted to show his prowess on his bike

 

[Bakunin]

Because Steve McQueen wanted to show his prowess on his bike

Indeed, another victory for style over substance.

 

[Onket]

The Great Escape is a fantastic film.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

The Great Escape is a fantastic film.

except for Steve McQueen on his bike

 

[purplex]

Im a 38 year old man and still i cry, god im so pathetic

 

[Onket]

The book made me cry.

 

[Woollyredhat]

I once went to see a digitally remastered one in the cinemas

Thought it was a sequel! I want my 5 Euros back!!

 

[bouncer_the_dog]

I used to hate it, but after Sunday's viewing I think its utter genius. probably Spielberg's best...

 

[jonnoboy]

i would've watched it had my grans tv not have been shitty that day