Review of Rescue Dawn (2007) by Emily T — 18 Feb 2009

AMAZING! Christian Bale and Steve Zahn are simply brilliant! Easily one of my favorite movies!

This review of Rescue Dawn (2007) was written by Emily T on 18 Feb 2009.

Rescue Dawn has generally received positive reviews.

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I like people who weren't captured #Sad #Loser Save your time and watch Apocalypse Now…

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