Favourite Improvisation
Not only is this a truly engrossing film, that deserves numerous repeat viewings, not least because of the inconclusive ending & the meticulous mechanics behind the escape attempt; but another aspect that I really enjoyed were the numerous improvisations from the prisoners, most of them coming from Roland: not surprising given that he has already escaped 3 times previously.
The "periscope" made from a mirror shard & brush handle, was simple, and yet so effective; also the make-shift generic key made from some scrap metal; the make-shift "hammer" taken from the metal bed frame; the spoon handle for lifting up the floorboards; the glass bottles made into an hourglass; the metal drinking cups used as rubble scoops; the "puppets" with moving limbs... and many others I can't recall at present.
But I think my favourite "improv" invention, is the scene that involves our prisoners' cell and the two cells either side of it; and the method of transferring a package from one cell to the other using pieces of rope, dead-weights & a couple of handbrushes via the barred cell windows. Ingenius!!
What is your favourite?
...but what I know about is Texas; and down here, you're on your own!