Benjamin Bratt, Connie Nielsen, Craig McLachlan
Set in the Philippines in 1945, "The Great Raid" tells the true story of the 6th Ranger Battalion, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Mucci (Benjamin Bratt) who undertake a daring rescue mi...( read more
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DVD Release Date: December 20, 2005
Stats: 755 reviews
Although this movie has received criticism for its stereotypical and possibly xenophobic depiction of the Japanese treatment of allied POW's in the second world war, it is in fact a very accurate, fact-based retelling of the events surrounding one of the greatest morale building ...( read more)
I watched this during AMC's Memorial Movie Marathon in order to remember and honor our troops. Although war movies aren't my favorite genre, this is based on a true story. The rescue of 500 American & Filipino POWs from the Japanese prison camp at Cabanatuan during WWII.
A stunning and triumphant action-packed adeventure. Powefrul and herioc. A truly effective story. One of the finest war films since Saving private Ryan. It's The Great Escape meets The Thin Red Line. Roushing, thrilling and exhilerating. The cast is remarkable. Benjiamin Bratt an...( read more)
This movie wasn't bad. I liked how they showed three sides of the story, and they drift off from the true story too much. I think the acting was well done and it had a lot of great elements to it.
"Some things you gotta take on faith." Based on true historical events. The 6th Ranger Batallion with little or no combat experience whatsoever was given a mission in faith by Lt. Col. Henry Mucci (Benjamin Bratt) to rescue the 500 American prisoners of war in Cabanatuan held by ...( read more)
this film is just your basic war and pow film, but its still a good watch although i dont think the captain in this film suited his role.
The raid itself is really exhilarating. There are some wasted plotlines that make the movie longer than it should be.
I hereby award the World War II drama The Great Raid a Cement Star for faithful and distinguished service to the cause of mediocrity. full review
Here is a war movie that understands how wars are actually fought. full review
Delayed since 2003, John Dahl's dust-collecting WWII chronicle The Great Raid finally arrives with the dull thud of a bomb that fails to detonate on impact. full review
This is an awesome story with amazing special effects...you will definitely be glued to your seat for the whole 132 minutes the movie plays.
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