One Paragraph Review: Rescue Dawn

I hope you haven't read Karly's review of this movie because I'm just going to copy what she said. The pace of this movie is very slow and leaves you wanting more development of the characters. There is really no explanation of anything. I get that this (true) story is an amazing one, but I just didn't feel it. If the movie doesn't care to invest in its own characters, why should I? I will admit, I did find the jungle scenes strangely beautiful. The nicest thing I can say about this movie is that it made me want to watch other, better Vietnam-era movies.

One Paragraph Review: Rescue Dawn

I have one complaint about this film, in which Christian Bale portrays the true story of a fighter pilot shot down and captured in Laos during the Vietnam War, and it is a big one. This film had awful pacing and plot development. They only spend about three minutes developing the character, which is not really enough time to get you sucked in or even to get you to like the guy. Then there are two grueling and slow-moving hours detailing his time in prison camp. Then there is about fifteen minutes set aside for his escape and eventual rescue. In sum, I wasn't drawn into the character, I sat through two boring hours, and then I didn't even get to fully appreciate or enjoy his eventual rescue. As much as I love Christian Bale, and appreciate his performance in this movie, I just cannot recommend it.