Review of Rescue Dawn (2007) by Nickolas I — 16 Aug 2013

With an incredible performance from bale and zahn rescue dawn may not be the best war movie ever but its still emotionally moving and intense.

This review of Rescue Dawn (2007) was written by Nickolas I on 16 Aug 2013.

Rescue Dawn has generally received positive reviews.

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