To be clear this is a film about the lives of a fire crew, Towering Inferno in the forest it ain't with focus on ambition, partnership, friendship and the environment. It is extremely easy on the eye with tremendous vistas and the fire scenes are both shocking and beautiful.
It is rather too long and very earnest and worthy - a fewer lighter touches would have been nice to punctuate the high drama. However the strength of the characters and what they believe in and the performances by a strong cast makes for a absorbing experience. Special mention for Jennifer Connolly
It is rather too long and very earnest and worthy - a fewer lighter touches would have been nice to punctuate the high drama. However the strength of the characters and what they believe in and the performances by a strong cast makes for a absorbing experience. Special mention for Jennifer Connolly