The Great Raid

[Brian in Mesa]

The Great Raid

Release Date: August 12, 2005
Studio: Miramax Films
Director: John Dahl
Screenwriter: Carlo Bernard, Douglas Miro
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for strong war violence and brief language)
Website: The Great Raid

Starring: Benjamin Bratt, James Franco, Connie Nielsen, Marton Csokas, Mark Consuelos, Joseph Fiennes

Plot Summary: 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 (Bratt) who undertake a daring rescue mission against all odds. Traveling thirty miles behind enemy lines, the 6th Ranger Battalion aims to liberate over 500 American prisoners-of-war from the notorious Cabanatuan Japanese POW camp resulting in the most audacious rescue ever.

 

[Chaplin]

This should be a good one except that Benjamin Bratt sucks ass as an actor.

 

[thirty-two]

This should be a good one except that Benjamin Bratt sucks ass as an actor.

lol i was just about to say that...

he is hot though

 

[Renz]

Great movie! Very realistic and true to the actual events. Although there is a secondary love story thrown in, of course, it doesn't detract from the main story. Joseph Fiennes is excellent and Benjamin Bratt is servicable and isn't required to show much range.

Definitely rent this film if you haven't seen it.

 

[Ryanwb]

I was a little upset when the "Great Raid" had nothing to do with sororities or panties