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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This incredible Werner herzog film follows the true story of US Navy pilot Dieter Dengler, a native of Germany who went to the US as a 17 year old with no english. He became impassioned to become a pilot when he made eye contact with an American Fighter Pilot who was flying low over his Black Forest village as a child during WW2. Dieter became embroiled in the nascent Vietnam conflict and was shot down over his first mission, a secret bombing run into Laos. He is captured and tortured by the Vietcong. He is offered reprieve from torture if he signs a pro communist disclaimer-he refuses.
Christian Bale as usual gives an outstanding performance of a most resourceful ebullient character who even finds time to smile at a child when being dragged into the village. He flirts with a female guard to keep a chunk of mirror that he uses in a periscope. Whilst in prison, he meets Steve Zahn's character, another pilot shot down as well as Jeremy Davies whose sanity is all but gone. Dieter motivated the prisoners and successfully breaks out of the camp, but the real prison is the formidable jungle terrain between them and safety.
I defy anyone not to have a lump in their throat and a tear in their eye about this amazing man who had no room for hatred or pettiness. This film is a bolt of spirituality. Also look out for the excellent real life documentary on Dieter Dengler in the bonus features.
Christian Bale as usual gives an outstanding performance of a most resourceful ebullient character who even finds time to smile at a child when being dragged into the village. He flirts with a female guard to keep a chunk of mirror that he uses in a periscope. Whilst in prison, he meets Steve Zahn's character, another pilot shot down as well as Jeremy Davies whose sanity is all but gone. Dieter motivated the prisoners and successfully breaks out of the camp, but the real prison is the formidable jungle terrain between them and safety.
I defy anyone not to have a lump in their throat and a tear in their eye about this amazing man who had no room for hatred or pettiness. This film is a bolt of spirituality. Also look out for the excellent real life documentary on Dieter Dengler in the bonus features.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Based on a true story `Rescue Dawn' follows downed fighter pilot Dieter as he is captured and held prisoner by the Vietcong in the time just before the Americans official entered the war. During his time in the prisoner camp he meets others who have been there for over 2 years. Rather than suffer through starvation and madness Dieter decides to plan an escape. With the aid of his new friends Dieter helps bring new hope to a desperate situation. Highlighting the suffering of both the Vietnamese and prisoners of war `Rescue Dawn' proves a powerful watch.
Christian Bale as Dieter is the one of the most remarkable things about this film. He is one of the few actors around at the moment that can reinvent himself in every role. As Dieter he is an eccentric who will try anything and is very charismatic. With a relatively small budget the film works because the cast is so good. Steve Zahn as Duane and Jeremy Davies as Gene also shine making the film feel very intermit, almost like a play at times. This is not to say that Director Werner Herzog does not make the most of his location. The film is beautiful with shots of rich jungle making sure you know that the actors are there for real. The only negative is that it is quite a hard watch because of the dark subject matter and the pace may be too slow for some. However, with such a progressive director and leading actor `Rescue Dawn' is a great film that explores the Vietnam War in an intelligent and entertaining way.
Christian Bale as Dieter is the one of the most remarkable things about this film. He is one of the few actors around at the moment that can reinvent himself in every role. As Dieter he is an eccentric who will try anything and is very charismatic. With a relatively small budget the film works because the cast is so good. Steve Zahn as Duane and Jeremy Davies as Gene also shine making the film feel very intermit, almost like a play at times. This is not to say that Director Werner Herzog does not make the most of his location. The film is beautiful with shots of rich jungle making sure you know that the actors are there for real. The only negative is that it is quite a hard watch because of the dark subject matter and the pace may be too slow for some. However, with such a progressive director and leading actor `Rescue Dawn' is a great film that explores the Vietnam War in an intelligent and entertaining way.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Neither have I. I felt an attraction to this film for the simple reason Christian bale was in it. I have never been let down by his performance in any film and i expected no less in this one. I was vaguely aware of Werner Herzog's previous films but, i'll be honest, documentaries and such don't fare well with me. This was to my mind a pre-Vietnam war film that would tell an acute story of survival and hope/fear.
I wasn't disappointed. Bale is excellent and carries the entire film, right from the initial sequences of boyish innocence and anticipation straight through the scenes of torture (some of which are quite harrowing in their simplicity) to the heart-rending climax.
Its one of those films that you watch and simply, without question, appreciate. The cinematography is astounding, the music haunting and beautiful, the characterisations all spot on, the emotional core a resolute solidarity.
Its not a comedy, but there are some wonderful human moments where you can't help but smile. Yes, i stand by my review. Its an excellent film and well worth a look.
I wasn't disappointed. Bale is excellent and carries the entire film, right from the initial sequences of boyish innocence and anticipation straight through the scenes of torture (some of which are quite harrowing in their simplicity) to the heart-rending climax.
Its one of those films that you watch and simply, without question, appreciate. The cinematography is astounding, the music haunting and beautiful, the characterisations all spot on, the emotional core a resolute solidarity.
Its not a comedy, but there are some wonderful human moments where you can't help but smile. Yes, i stand by my review. Its an excellent film and well worth a look.
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Beginning - Middle - End
I've just finished watching this film and I'm left feeling frustrated by the 'Hollywood' ending and poor beginning, yet excellent middle. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Mr Maggots
Not bad
These days it's just nice to sit and watch a film that is at the very least intelligent and watchable after all the dross that pours out of the ever open sewer sluice that is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dyspeptic Spirit
HEARTS OF DARKNESS
I am giving Rescue Dawn 5 stars for the amount of sheer effort put into it from the director,the cast,the photography. Read more
Published 11 months ago by mister joe
Three Star, But Enjoyable
The film was slow at starting, had little action but... satisfied my desire for drama, adventure and suspense.
If you are looking for an action film... Read more
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Published 18 months ago by Mr. D. J. Anderson
Worth a look
Films based on true stories and personal experience always have a greater impact in the hands of a good director and good actors. Read more
Published 22 months ago by N. G. Harverson
Overlooked
Just saw this film and wonder why I never got to see it when it was first released. Great acting from Bale and an uplifting story set in Laos. Read more
Published 24 months ago by R. Cheshire
Brilliant.
A superb, absorbing film and while accolades are deservedly pouring in for Christian Bales excellent performance as Dieter Dengler, praise also has to go to Steve Zahn for his... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by O Hooligan
Disappointing
I was surprised and disappointed that this film just didn't hit the mark, despite the excellent film effects and the fact that Christian Bale had obvoiusly lost a SERIOUS amount of... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by MilleR
Rescue Me
This film is quite bad, I mean it isn't awful but isn't worth watching either. I was looking forward to seeing this but was incredibly disappointed when I saw it. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2009 by M. Howells
Just not that interesting - 1 or 2 stars
This isn't a particularly bad film, it's just not that good a film either.
This may well be a true story, however that doesn't mean it makes a good film. Read more
This may well be a true story, however that doesn't mean it makes a good film. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2008 by J. WILLIS
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