Review of Rescue Dawn (2007) by Sohil S — 29 Mar 2009

Love the Cinematography.

Love the Camerawork.

Love Christian Bale in it.

Didn't want it to end.

This review of Rescue Dawn (2007) was written by Sohil S on 29 Mar 2009.

Rescue Dawn has generally received positive reviews.

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