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Ladder 49
Ladder 49
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick, Morris Chestnut, Balthazar Getty, Kevin ChapmanDirector: Jay Russell
Summary: When a large factory is engulfed by flames, the crew of Ladder 49 rush into action. But when their leader, Jack Morrison, is trapped within the inferno, it is up to his station chief to rescue him. While he lies trapped, his life flashes before him...
Joaquin Phoenix is great in this saga of Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, whose life starts flashing before his eyes when he becomes trapped in a blazing high rise. Flashbacks chronicle his memories of being a rookie at his Baltimore fire company. He remembers fighting his first fire, bonding with fellow firefighters, falling in love with a beautiful local girl (Jacinda Barrett), getting married, and having children. He also looks back on forming a close relationship with the fire chief (John Travolta) and learning to face the danger and heroics of life on the job. This film manages to wring plenty of well-earned tears from its subject matter--as well as spine-tingling thrills--which are the result of solid performances, characterisation, and good naturalistic dialogue from screenwriter Lewis Colick. Barrett is great as Jack's worried wife; she and Phoenix exhibit strong, earthy chemistry in their scenes together. Travolta makes a fine fire captain who is graceful, sure of himself, and always ready to give up the spotlight to the younger actors. Other firemen include Morris Chestnut, Balthazar Getty, and Robert Patrick. The addition of a soundtrack of contemporary Irish and Irish-American folk and rock keeps the melancholia just a whisper away. The heroics of 9/11 are subtly honoured here, but never directly mentioned, which is to the film's credit.
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| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen |
| Main Language: | English |
| Region: | Region B |
| Year: | 2004 |
| Release Date: | June 16, 2008 |
| Runtime: | 105 minutes |
| Certification: | |
| Catalogue Number: | B U Y 0082201 |
| Keywords: | Action, General, Ladder, Adventure |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
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