Release Date:Rating:
October 1st, 2004
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Jack Morrison (Joaquin Phoenix) is a firefighter who's making the transition from inexperienced rookie to seasoned vet, guided by his mentor, Mike Kennedy (John Travolta). It's a job that...
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Directed:
Jay Russell
Written:
Lewis Colick
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick, Morris Chestnut
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick, Morris Chestnut
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Brilliant drama/disaster film with great acting from Joaquin Pheonix, John Travolta and Robert Patrick. Very emotional, compelling story which uses flashbacks to great effect. The surprise twist ending elevates its emotional impact.
Posted mar 8, 2008 8:56 am pt
A very powerful movie that has you connected to the characters from the very beginning. I was never a huge fan of Joaquin Phoenix, but his performance here was great and I'm now a bigger fan of him.
Posted jun 26, 2007 1:22 am pt
I am not such a huge fan of movies similar to this one with such sad endings. I know that others loved it for being very powerful but I don't have the same taist.
Posted feb 1, 2007 7:59 pm pt
Homage to Firefighters who risk every.
the story is a good one and lets you see the life of one. the story is also relly good. the ending is no big surpise but to others it might be.
the story is a good one and lets you see the life of one. the story is also relly good. the ending is no big surpise but to others it might be.
Posted jan 24, 2007 12:51 pm pt
This was an incredible movie honoring heroes who risk their lives for us. I really enjoyed how they told the story of Jack Morrison's life and career, as he's facing his own mortality in a fire. The casting was great. Joaquin Pheonix is...
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