You can almost feel the heat from the fires the characters encounter.
The firefighting scenes are realistic, intense and impressive. ONLY THE BRAVE is well directed and acted. The problem is, Brendan is out of shape, and no one knows if he can make the grade. Marsh takes a risk with a young man named Brendan, who’s trying to straighten out his life after overcoming a drug addiction and a petty crime arrest. It focuses on 42-year-old Eric Marsh, a firefighter for the city of Prescott, Arizona who’s trying to mold a group of younger firefighters into an elite group of men who fight wildfires in the Southwest, called Hotshots. Others, however, may find that the film provides some welcome catharsis and a nice reminder of those who put their lives on the line to protect everyone else.ONLY THE BRAVE is based on a true story about firefighters in Arizona who became heroes in their community and America.
Only the Brave might hit too close to home for those filmgoers in need of a mental break from the real world, in light of recent events (namely the California fires). It nevertheless makes for a worthwhile and overall moving drama, thanks to a combination of great acting and fine craftsmanship. The film doesn't break the mold for movies inspired by real acts of bravery and tends to lean too heavily on conventions to give its plot structure. This makes Only the Brave's eventual (and true to life) turn towards tragedy all the more affecting and poignant for it.Īs a testament to the courage and tenacity of the real life Granite Mountain Hotshots, Only the Brave is a solid effort and even stirring at times. These capable supporting players, in turn, make the most of their screen time, lending more emotional heft to the proceedings here. The rest of the movie's characters aren't developed beyond two-dimensional types (the loyal second-in-command, the supportive veteran, and so on), but they do benefit from being brought to life by talented character actors like Jeff Bridges, Andie MacDowell, and James Badge Dale.
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