MRs and I went yesterday to see it. Theatre was practically empty, but it was very enjoyable, if somewhat predictable.
It just felt a little bit disjointed and hurried together. Three out of five stars.
Micheal Medved recommended it as well as "The Skeleton Key".
G
Glad you got to see "The Great Raid." I plan to see it if it ever comes here. You would think that at least one screen in this conservative pro-military town would have it on the first day. Some theater managers were obviously asleep at the switch.