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Prison Break
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Prison drama is too violent for young viewers.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this show features some graphic violence, both inside and outside of the prison walls. Some episodes are much more violent than others are. It's occasionally bloody, and inmates occasionally terrorize women. Some lewd sexual comments are made. Criminals (both rightly and wrongly convicted) are portrayed in a sympathetic light.
What's the story?
Structural engineer Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) is convinced that his brother, Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell), has been wrongfully convicted of murdering the Vice President's brother. With Lincoln's execution date coming up, Michael robs a bank to get into jail alongside his brother so he can help him escape (he has intimate knowledge of the prison having had the blueprints for the jail tattooed on his torso). The brothers enlist the help of assorted crooks and cons in their elaborate plan to break out. On the outside, Lincoln's attorney (and ex-girlfriend) Veronica Donovan (Robin Tunney) tries to uncover the truth about the murder and is targeted by a shadowy cabal bent on using Burrows as their fall guy and intimidating anyone who gets in their way, including Burrows' 15-year-old son, LJ (Marshall Allman).
Is it any good?
Part mystery, part action drama, PRISON BREAK offers intricate plotting and shocking twists. The show is not afraid of killing off characters, portraying criminals as sympathetic, or linking the conspirators directly to a high-ranking government official -- just the sort of "edginess" one would expect from Fox. Its fast pace leaves little room for character development, and the intricacy of the plot may confuse less loyal viewers.
The show's appeal lies in watching someone try to break out of prison by using brains rather than brawn. Along with the intrigue of the corrupt government plot, it promises to be of interest to action drama fans. While kids are drawn to many action movies and shows, parents might want to exercise caution in allowing their kids to watch PRISON BREAK. It's far too violent for younger viewers, and should be reserved for older teens and adults only.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about whether or not Michael's crime and subsequent attempt to break his brother out of jail are justified. What if Michael and Lincoln were friends instead of brothers? Would Michael still owe the same allegiance to him? Can "bad guys" also be role models? How does the show make us empathize with criminals?
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This show has way to much viloence and sex. I would recomad this show to any one 15 and up. Parents be careful if your child watches this I'ts not godd for young viewers even I can't watch it anymore and I am only 11. So please take my advice, this would be great w/o all the viloence and sex. I think it should have ben rated TV-MA
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Some very violent bits.
Prison break is a great series but has very violent bits in it. You normally have pretty entertaining and moderate bits all the way through. But some scenes are very violent, Like getting poked in the eyes with broken bottles. There are a lot more violent scenes. About 95% is alright but there are really violent and disturbing scenes. It shows brutality of prison. There are some bits of language but not too bad.
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LOVE IT ADDICTED TO IT
Tagline: Break in Break Out Save your Brother's Life
Outline:Lincoln Burrows is on death row for the murder of the Vice President's brother. He insists he's innocent and only his brother Michael Scofield believes him. As an engineer who helped to design the prison where Lincoln is being held, Michael takes dramtics measures to help his brother. He gets himself arrested and sent to the same prison.
So that with his knowledge of the building the two of them can escape together. However, while inside, Michael discovers a massive conspiracy that is determined to see Lincoln's sentence carried out.Breaking out will be more difficult than he thought.
My thoughts on it:
Only a few words to describe Prison Break. OMG IS FREAKING GOOD the plotline is so intenseI sometimes forget to breathe!!!
Every Monday Iam looking my clock to see when 10pm will arrive and when it does people know that is when there cannot phone me or talk to me for 55 mins if ther do ther will be trouble!!.
When five showed The advert i thought itlooked good and give it a try I was blown away, the acting, the directing and the writing. Every week I am riveted by the characters of Lincoln Burrows(Dominic Percell) and Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) their characters is played out beautifully, the strength of the characters really appeals to me.
I was talking to my friends about it and there like " What Prison Break??" and i was like "where have you been for the last 4 weeks" I told them about it and now there are hooked on it. a few of my others freinds are now wachting on repeat but i feel proud to have wachted it from the beginging when it frist aried in January last year
Now i canot wait for season two to be aired in UK WHOOO 15th Jan guys 12 days to go WHOOO!!!!
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this tv show is amazing!!!!! u have to watch it its great!! lots of drama and addiction to it u want to see every thing of it! i love this tv show! all the seasons are great! i would recomended this 100%!!!
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pretty good!
Prisonbreak is a good show, but you shouldn't see it unless you're 14 or up. My parents watch it and they like it a lot, but I think it's a little violent. So you might want to hesitate if you're under 14, but otherwise, it's a good show!
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BEST SHOW ON TELEVISIOn
Have watched every episode and think its the best. This show always has you on the edge of your seat and looking forward to next weeks episode. That is what makes it the best. It has somthing for every type of person to enjoy
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Ammaazzzinnggg!!!
love wentworth miller and dominic purcell ;)
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | Fox |
| Cast: | Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller |
| Genre: | Drama |
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