Our tribute to the recently deceased Glenda Jackson. “The Great Escaper” is a new release based on the true story of Bernard Jordan played by the iconic Michael Caine. While living in his care home in Hove, England with his wife Irene played brilliantly by Glenda Jackson, WW2 veteran Bernie wishes to attend the 70th anniversary D-day event in France. Unfortunately though he misses the deadline to go with the other veterans and due to being 90 years of age he would perhaps be ill advice to go on his own. That is until Irene convinces him that it’s something he must do and so off he embarks on his Adventure. This film is exactly what you’d expect it to be an at times emotional and yet heartwarming story about not letting age stop you from living your life helmed by two icons of cinema. Michael Caine for us is up there in the class of legendary British acting talents like Jim Broadbent and Maggie Smith. To have the longevity in this industry that those actors have made for themselves is nothing short of remarkable and should be commended. That being said however it is Glenda Jackson who steals this film. Some of the witty lines she has can help but bring a smile to your face. The acting was really incredible, it’s the best we’ve seen from Michael Caine for many years, the emotion he put into this was quite something. What a send of for the late, great Glenda Jackson, again, a superb performance, the chemistry between her and Caine was noticeable.