Riveting action packed drama. Will make you appreciate the sacrifices of the soldiers from the Viet Nam era.

In this age of expensive movies ? where a movie costs $10 and if you?ve brought a date, you?re looking at half a Franklin with food and drink ? there is rarely a movie worth the money spent to see it on the big screen. This movie provides an exception. While not the typical blood and guts, ?let?s get some? style, this movie lends itself willingly to a thought-provoking approach. Christian Bale plays a believable soul whose dream as a boy is realized when he receives his wings to fly for the US Navy. While some artistic license is taken for dramatic purposes, the story is honest, heartfelt, and for this veteran ? a sincere look at becoming a prisoner in a conflict where many young Americans were never heard from again. Afterward I wondered ? is this what happened to the men still missing? Is this why so many families do not know what happened to their fathers, sons, and brothers? Bottom Line: See the movie ? well-done, well-acted and a story worth telling and knowing

If you don't come out of this movie feeling like you can conquer pretty much anything, then you never will. The direction of Werner Herzog is unlike anything I have ever seen. He puts you right in the scene, experiencing the moments. You are with them, walking through the jungle, riding the rapids, crash landing a plane. The acting is so extraordinary and without effort that you get lost in the characters pain, hunger and optimism. It's been said in so many interviews that the movie was a journey for all involved. I felt like I had traveled part of that journey after seeing this incredible vision of a true heroes determination to regain his freedom. Christian Bale's true versatility and talent shine here. He once again becomes immersed in a role, channeling the boyishly optomistic and innocent Dengler to the point of exhaustion. You realize that noone else could have done 'Little Dieter' more justice. Love this movie for the journey and lessons learned. But remember the man, Dieter.

The movie takes place in vietnam with the cinematography and choreography done so well it catches you takes you for amazing ride. The plot moves so prefectly and the genius work of Werner Herzog keeps you sitting in the seat for an anticipating escape until the end. I recommend this movie a to anybody that liked Tom hanks Castaway or movies with suspense and drama.

This movie had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I enjoyed watching Dieter Dengler's (Christian Bale) almost childlike optimism as he attempts to escape a nightmarish existence in a POW camp. This is an inspirational movie with lots of emotional ups and downs. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical accounts, war movies, and is moved by man's unyielding and unbreakable spirit.