Writer: Werner Herzog
Cast: Christian Bale, Zach Grenier, Steve Zahn
A US Fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War.
It is another film for which Christian Bale shed a lot of weight and if it is for a chance to work with Werner Herzog, then it is totally worth it. The film was shot in reverse chronological order as it is easier to gain weight than to shed it. Shot in beautiful landscapes, it is another Man Vs Nature story from Herzog based on the real life experience of Dieter Dengler. It is not a contemplative piece as is usually the case with Herzog but a tale of raw endurance aided by a huge amount of luck. We as audience will feel the same joy as Dieter when he is rescued finally. There is no in your face show of patriotism or courage which is not usual in these kind of films.
Dieter Dengler committed suicide in 2001 after being diagnosed with a neurological disorder. Herzog had earlier made a documentary titled 'Little Dieter Needs to Fly' about the same story in 1997.
Rating: 4.5/5
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