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Trapped in a fire that looks likely to kill him, a fireman (Phoenix) takes the opportunity to look back over his life, career and marriage, while he waits for his company, Ladder 49, to rescue him, if they can... (Travolta plays Phoenix's fire chief and mentor; Barrett plays his wife).
Genres: Drama
Running Time: 1 hr. 55 min.
Release Date: October 1st, 2004 (wide).
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for intense fire and rescue situations, and for language.
Distributor:
Touchstone Pictures
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Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B-
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"As a tribute to these brave and amazing men and women, Ladder 49 is a triumph. As a movie, however, it's not even close." more...
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D+ |
Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"...realistic, if not real exciting." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...I was surprisingly affected by the film." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Allison Benedikt
"...exploits an admirable profession by appropriating Sept. 11, 2001, as its own play thing." more...
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C+ |
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User Reviews |
Average Grade: B+
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