The Great Raid

Name: The Great Raid
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Released: August 12, 2005
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 48
Cast: Benjamin Bratt, James Franco

2005

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Miramax Films | Release Date: August 12, 2005 | Unrated

Starring: Benjamin Bratt, James Franco

Summary: From director John Dahl comes the stirring true story of one of the most spectacular rescue missions ever to take place in American history: "the great raid on Cabanatuan," the daring exploit that would liberate more than 500 U.S. Prisoners of War in the face of overwhelming odds. A gripping depiction of human resilience, the film vividlyFrom director John Dahl comes the stirring true story of one of the most spectacular rescue missions ever to take place in American history: "the great raid on Cabanatuan," the daring exploit that would liberate more than 500 U.S. Prisoners of War in the face of overwhelming odds. A gripping depiction of human resilience, the film vividly brings to life the personal courage and audacious heroism that allowed a small but stoic band of World War II soldiers to attempt the impossible in the hopes of freeing their captured brothers. (Miramax)… Expand

Director: John Dahl

Genre(s): Action, Drama, War

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 132 min

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Michael Esposito

The action is brilliant, the combat sharp and rattling, and the film follows the historical record more closely than most Hollywood films. Read full review

Stephen Hunter

While one might have wished for a better movie, and a few smarter decisions regarding the screenplay, generally it's a riveting, even inspirational account of an American feat of arms about which few know but about which many more should. Read full review

James Berardinelli

The rousing success of the final 45 minutes cannot entirely counterbalance the stumbling uncertainty of the first 90 minutes. Read full review

Joel Selvin

The Great Raid tells its story without irony, perspective or any leavening that would make it something other than an ordinary military-action caper. Read full review

Scott Foundas

The Great Raid cries out for the kind of B-movie industriousness that Dahl brought to his early, low-budget films noirs (Kill Me Again, Red Rock West and The Last Seduction), but instead it has dreams of sugarplum Oscars dancing in its head, and never stops mistaking spectacle for the truly spectacular. Read full review

Joanne Kaufman

For all its noble intentions, its striving for authenticity, its unblinking look at the savagery of war, The Great Raid is far more dutiful than dramatic.

Marc Savlov

Like the infamous Japanese water tortures of WWII, Dahl’s film is a steadily mounting series of pesky nonevents paced with all the frenetic, action-packed verve of a wounded lawn sprinkler. Read full review

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YiaYia

Mar 10, 2019

A movie of History. I've been a WWII movie buff since I was a kid, but I have never seen this movie until 2016. I was glued to my TV. I am of Philippine/Greek background. My father born and raised in the Philippines escaped the Philippines when Japan invaded the Islands. He became anA movie of History. I've been a WWII movie buff since I was a kid, but I have never seen this movie until 2016. I was glued to my TV. I am of Philippine/Greek background. My father born and raised in the Philippines escaped the Philippines when Japan invaded the Islands. He became an engineer on a Merchant ship and came to America where he married my mother. My Uncle was in the Death March and was one of a few that survived. That is why this movie has so much meaning to me. This generation of young people need to know who they are and where they come from. They need to know of history. I am so thankful for those who bring this kind of films to the world. May we all be reminded of the cruelty and injustices of nations who wish to rule over other nations.… Expand

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Jane

Oct 9, 2005

Awesome!