Ladder 49

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Ron S Mar 22, 2019 A very good film about firefighters that puts them in a good light. The ending was not a shock because right in the beginning you can already guess how it is going to end but you see Joaquin Phoenix's journey from being a rookie firefighter to a hero and how John Travolta guided him throughout the film. See more

George S Jan 17, 2019 The movie is very realistic and portrays the everyday actions inside a firehouse. It portrays the partying side of firemen and the serious side as well. It also shows Jackï¿ 1/2 1/2 1/2(TM)s life as a father and husband which I see as important because it shows how the family is affected by the everyday life of a fireman. The setting is very well thought out and is very realistic to pretty much any firehouse. The communication and actions on the fire ground portray a real life fire ground extremely well. Overall itï¿ 1/2 1/2 1/2(TM)s an amazing film and I enjoyed every moment of it. See more

Luke R Oct 26, 2018 This isn't the first movie about fireman, but, at least in its faithfulness to the rigors and dangers of the job, it may be the most accurate. However, as good as the fire-fighting material is, the dramatic backstory is awash in clich?s and insipid melodrama. One could argue that such an approach isn't all bad - after all, it allows us to know and like the characters - but there are times when Ladder 49 gets a little too cute. Overall, I would consider the film to be a modest success, but not a great breakthrough. The story is straightforward enough that, if you've seen the previews, there aren't many surprises left. Still, a watchable film indeed See more

Hermione S Jan 20, 2018 Remembering this had some themes borrowed from Goodfellas, it turned out to be just another action based firefighter blockbuster. Stiff acting and the timeline is stupidly jumpy and mostly unexplained. "Oh she was pregnant, now she has two children of comparable age.." See more

Jan 12, 2018 Ladder 49 Is A Great Firefighter Movie One Of My Favorites I Remember Watching Ladder 49 In Theaters And I Cried Bless Our Firefighters Firefighters Lives Matter See more

Ron R Feb 6, 2011 Not Bad, It Definitely Explodes The Difficulties Fire-fighters Face Behind The Scenes & The Aftermaths (Mental Health Issues) Of Events. Indightful Enough To Keep It Interesting. See more

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