Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan

In August 1966, during the Vietnam War, 108 Australian and New Zealand soldiers of Delta Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, fought a desperate battle against an estimated 2,500 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers. Outnumbered and with limited ammunition, the soldiers faced overwhelming odds in the sweltering conditions of a rubber plantation. This film depicts the harrowing true story of their courage, sacrifice, and the brutal realities of war.

Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan was generally well-received by critics, who praised its intense action sequences and respectful portrayal of the soldiers' bravery. Some noted that while it effectively captures the ferocity of the battle, it occasionally leans into familiar war movie tropes. Audiences appreciated its historical significance and emotional impact.

• Praised for its visceral and intense depiction of the battle.
• Commended for its tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers.
• Some noted a conventional narrative structure within the war genre.

Google audience: Google users largely commended the film for its realistic portrayal of the battle and its respect for the Australian soldiers. Many found it to be a powerful and moving historical account, though some felt it could have delved deeper into the personal stories of the soldiers.

The film was shot in and around the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, with extensive efforts made to recreate the Vietnamese jungle environment.