This had all the ingredients to make it a 10/10 but sadly it failed to deliver .
I wouldn't want to take anything away from the brave firefighters on which this story is based and I feel now compelled to learn about the actual events .
If I use THE PERFECT STORM as the benchmark for a film of this nature , this fell short on too many levels .
This is the type of film that should make you feel emotional and cry . The only characters and relationship that I felt any attachment were the Eminem looking chap and Jenifer Connolly . Jeff Bridges looked more like Beau Bridges !
Ultimately it spent too long getting to the finale - the build should have engaged you more , the final half hour was the strongest part of the film but it was an uphill struggle to get there
But the good news is it has got the story out there and shows the debt of gratitude owed to those who put their lives on the line to protect others . I had no idea of the actual story and I definitely recommend you DO NOT look it up before seeing the film as it will spoil the suspense .
Pad.A 5.5/10'
I wouldn't want to take anything away from the brave firefighters on which this story is based and I feel now compelled to learn about the actual events .
If I use THE PERFECT STORM as the benchmark for a film of this nature , this fell short on too many levels .
This is the type of film that should make you feel emotional and cry . The only characters and relationship that I felt any attachment were the Eminem looking chap and Jenifer Connolly . Jeff Bridges looked more like Beau Bridges !
Ultimately it spent too long getting to the finale - the build should have engaged you more , the final half hour was the strongest part of the film but it was an uphill struggle to get there
But the good news is it has got the story out there and shows the debt of gratitude owed to those who put their lives on the line to protect others . I had no idea of the actual story and I definitely recommend you DO NOT look it up before seeing the film as it will spoil the suspense .
Pad.A 5.5/10'