Review of Rescue Dawn (2007) by Nicholas C — 07 Aug 2010

I really enjoyed watching this movie got it on blu-ray and the HD made the experience all the better felt like I was there.

This review of Rescue Dawn (2007) was written by Nicholas C on 07 Aug 2010.

Rescue Dawn has generally received positive reviews.

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