As prison movies go, I'm sure "Brubaker" might have enough facts to make a compelling story. Unfortunately the execution borders on tedious. There are way too many trustees, and these characters are unsatisfactorily developed. Robert Redford as the warden severely lacks excitement, and thus the main character's boring performance sets the stage for long periods of nothing much happening. For viewers seeking an action packed prison film, look elsewhere for certain. This might have played best as a docudrama on the "History Channel", but for entertainment it lacks impact. Liberals will undoubtably find something to like, but that's why "Brubaker" fails to impress, because it comes across more as a statement than entertainment. - MERK
Review of Brubaker
