Review of Rescue Dawn (2007) by Chris L — 03 Mar 2009

Just nothing to keep me interested in it. Not something I would watch again by choice.

This review of Rescue Dawn (2007) was written by Chris L on 03 Mar 2009.

Rescue Dawn has generally received positive reviews.

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