The Colditz Story (1955) - Classic Colditz capers 

The Colditz Story, as one might expect, tells the tale of arguable the most `famous' prisoner of war camps during the Second World War and those who tried to escape from it. Naturally, being a British film, it focuses on us `good ol' Tommies,' but never does it make out that WWII is only a British affair, as it always includes the Dutch, French and Polish.

If you're looking for either a prison movie, or a Second World War movie, you can't get much better than this. It's near perfect for what it is, combining the drudgery of life in a P.O.W. camp, with the highs, lows and bravery of those trying to get out, not to mention some `gallows' humour in there to lighten the mood when it's needed.

However, its only flaw - sadly - is how well it will be received in this day and age. Although I can see anyone interested in the history of the time period and conflict enjoying it, I can't see it picking up many new followers in today's youth.

If you're looking for some nostalgia and classic film-making, The Colditz Story is for you. If you're looking for 3D cinema, the latest computer generated special effects as directed by Michael Bay, you might just want to skip to whichever Spiderman reboot is taking place this week.

9/10 almost as perfect as The Godfather