Rescue Dawn

...his [Dengler's] enthusiasm winds up nurturing the gaunt Martin..., and their bond lends this more or less conventional POW escape film resounding emotional depth.

...Bale once again confirms himself as one of our most intense, committed and watchable actors.

...a very good drama acted with muscular conviction throughout by Bale.

For a director who gravitates toward the extremes of human behavior, this film involves extreme behavior, yes, but behavior forced by the circumstances.