| Ladder 49 Review |
| by Johnny Betts (Rating: 4/5) |
| Going into the movie I was curious how the plot would unfold. Would
the story keep my interest? After all, this is a movie where the "bad
guys" are raging fires. Since it's pretty much a given that Joaquin
Phoenix isn't gonna be delivering roundhouse...more |
| Ladder 49 Review |
| by Homer Yen (Rating: B-) |
| Who can doubt the courage and heedless sacrifice
exhibited by firefighters? They are a rare breed
that face implacable danger virtually every day.
They are the underappreciated protectors of our
community. They run into burning building while
everyone...more |
| Ladder 49 Review |
| by Harvey S. Karten (Rating: C+) |
| Reviewed by Harvey S. Karten
Touchstone Pictures/ Beacon Pictures
Grade: C+
Directed by: Jay Russell
Written by: Lewis Colick
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert
Patrick, Morris Chestnut, Billy Burke
Screened at: Loews 34th St.,...more |
| Ladder 49 Review |
| by Susan Granger (Rating: 7/10) |
| Susan Granger's review of "Ladder 49" (Touchstone Pictures)
After 9/11, one of the most indelible images was the courageous
firefighter. On that day, 343 firefighters lost their lives, and this film is a
tribute to these humble, tenacious heroes....more |
| Ladder 49 Review |
| by Laura Clifford (Rating: C) |
| Chief Michael Kennedy (John Travolta) is a third generation Baltimore
fireman who personally
accompanies new rookie Jack Morrison (Joaquin Phoenix, "The Village") into
his first burning
building. Years later, when Jack, a 'pipe man,' tells Mike he...more |
| Ladder 49 Review |
| by JoBlo (Rating: 7/10) |
| PLOT:
This movie follows the life of young man who starts off as a rookie
firefighter, but grows up to be a grade-A asshole. Just kidding...just wanted
to make sure that you were paying attention. He actually grows up to be a great
fireman, meeting the...more |
| Ladder 49 Review |
| by Robin Clifford (Rating: B-) |
| It's just another day in the lives of the firefighters
of Engine House 33 as Jack Morrison (Joachim Phoenix)
and his comrades rush into the upper floors of a
blazing 20 story building to save three trapped
people. They get two out and Jack is saving the...more |
| Ladder 49 Review |
| by Steve Rhodes (Rating: 2/4) |
| LADDER 49, as directed by MY DOG SKIP's Jay Russell, is a movie in a war with
itself. About a quarter of the time LADDER 49 wants to be a high energy action
picture with intense and realistic firefighting sequences that have earned the
movie the...more |
