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.
This smart, unhurried drama plays out like a retro version of Saving Private Ryan.
– Steven Rea,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
12 Aug 2005
rotten:
The story line is telegraphed from word one and the meticulous unfolding plot plods ahead inexorably without the slightest bit of suspense.
– Joel Selvin,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Aug 2005
fresh:
Dahl's approach may be somewhat pedestrian, but he tells his story clearly and with few unnecessary detours.
– John Hartl,
Seattle Times,
12 Aug 2005
rotten:
Feels less like a rousing action adventure than a military-sponsored lesson in invincible patriotic payback.
– Geoff Pevere,
Toronto Star,
12 Aug 2005
fresh:
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.