Review of Back to Bataan (1945) by Julian E — 25 Jun 2013

"The Duke Saves The Philippines".

This review of Back to Bataan (1945) was written by Julian E on 25 Jun 2013.

Back to Bataan has generally received positive reviews.

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Wayne's paternal attitude (a father is reflected in his relationship with a boy from the Philippines, which some critics see as a testament…

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 09 Aug 2005

Weary wartime propaganda film with too much flag-waving…

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By Sarah S (1,165) on 24 Feb 2009

A forgettable John Wayne flick, bordering on boring…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 18 Apr 2008

Wayne slips into war boots well here for a film full of propaganda, but its sill quite good…

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By Tom H (1,836) on 28 Jun 2011

Back to Bataan is an action-packed war film. It is about the U.S. Army's defense of its Philippines colonies and the allied Malay countries…

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By Tomas T (176) on 05 May 2008

I enjoyed somewhat this movie, the combat scenes were believable with real explosions and all…

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By John S (2,711) on 06 Apr 2008

This is a great war movie that was filmed at theh close of the second world war. John Wayne is great as usual…

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By Christian P (178) on 24 May 2014

The noir cinematography of Nicholas Musuraca (The Spiral Staircase, Cat People, Out of the Past) was an unexpected treat…

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By Liz M (293) on 12 Nov 2014

Engaging and sometimes moving, but it has lost some of its effect nowadays. 57/100…

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