You feel it in your gut. This story stirs you from the inside. More so when you know it’s a true story.
Well, most of these war movies based on actual facts are gut wrenching and cringeworthy. Such movies are difficult to watch but you cannot live without watching them – especially when you are movie buff and sucker for war movies.
Papillon (butterfly) is a book written by Henri Charriere (french) who was convicted for murder and then later sent to isolation multiple times for trying to escape. Eventually escapes from the devil’s island and lives to tell the tale – The greatest escape adventure ever told.
I only wish I had read the book before watching the movie. Nevertheless go watch Charlie Hunnam doing an incredible job if being Henri and his partner in crime Dega being performed by another legend Rami Malek.
The story line is gripping and you will not be able to move away from the fast paced and intense plot. Highly recommend you watch it now!
Available on Prime Video.