Review of Rescue Dawn (2007) by Rhiannon P — 28 Feb 2012

I absolutely loved this movie. Probably one of my favorite Bale movies ever.

This review of Rescue Dawn (2007) was written by Rhiannon P on 28 Feb 2012.

Rescue Dawn has generally received positive reviews.

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