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Its About Time!!!
by Yahoo! Movies User (movies profile)
Mar 4, 2007
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We are all used to seeing a hundred fims a year about cops, but the only blockbuster movie that was ever done with firefighters was Backdraft, which was a disgrace to any firefighter who say that.
Ladder 49 however is absolutley awesome and gripping. They made it more realistic and with more action then Backdraft, and with more emotion then most movies that have been made recently. It really plays on the heart strings.
The story isn't about some elaborate plan about an arson or anything, but portrays the everyday life of a firefighter. My pops is a firefighter, and this movie, besides some of the sappy parts, hits the life of a firefighter dead on. From how they act at the firehouse(a bunch of jokers), to procedures they take and how family life is, and how they are willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice to protect others.
But besides the awesome effects and powerful story, the thing that I found most impressive was the on-screen chemistry between actors. I don't just mean between Travolta and Phoenix, but the entire cast gave such an amazing performance as firefighters and the brotherhood that is developed between them. And in a short sentence, the stunt work was breathtaking.
This movie has some of the best acting I have seen in a long time and the effects and story are amazing also. And its not just a guy movie either, yes there is fire and explosions, but it has a lot of emotion that the girls will love too. Go and see this movie,(and bring some tissues too). |
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