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The Great Raid
2005 132 min United States of America R 18+
★6.0
Action, History, War
Director: John Dahl
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Description
As World War II rages, the elite Sixth Ranger Battalion is given a mission of heroic proportions: push 30 miles behind enemy lines and liberate over 500 American prisoners of war.
Budget:
$80M
US Gross:
$10.17M
Worldwide:
$10.17M
Starring
Benjamin Bratt
Actor
Joseph Fiennes
Actor
James Franco
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Great Raid is widely regarded as a serviceable but unremarkable war film that excels in historical detail regarding the Cabanatuan rescue while struggling with its dramatic pacing. Opinions are polarized on the film's tone, with some viewers appreciating its grounded historical focus and others finding it emotionally hollow or lacking in cinematic spectacle.
| Adaptation | The film succeeds as an informative and historically grounded depiction of the 1945 Cabanatuan rescue. | |
| Theme | The narrative balance is divisive, as some praise the film for avoiding jingoistic tropes while others criticize it for relying on predictable heroic cliches and staged dialogue. | |
| Pacing | The pacing creates a distinct divide: some viewers appreciate the meticulous build-up leading to the final raid, while others find the lack of consistent action and visual flair underwhelming. | |
| Acting | Performances are generally viewed as unremarkable, though Joseph Fiennes provides a rare standout contribution to the otherwise thin character work. | |
| Emotion | The romantic subplot provides a necessary emotional anchor for some, yet it fails to resonate for others who find the film's overall emotional impact muted. |