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Ladder 49 Reviews

2004

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Joaquin Phoenix is great in this saga of Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, whose life starts flashing before his eyes when he becomes trapped in a blazing high rise. Flashbacks chronicle his memories of being a rookie at his Baltimore fire company. He remembers fighting his first fire, bonding with fellow firefighters, .. Read more

Starring	Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick
Director	Jay Russell
Genres	Drama, Thriller

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- Thereâs a definite post-9/11 feel to this slice-of-life drama looking at the everyday heroics of Americaâs firemen.... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:18
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  Definatley recommended
  
  This one is a definate for all. The world all over needs firefighters so this movie opens your eyes to what the firefighters families go through day to day, not... read more »
  
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  - wigan
  - 25 Jan 2005 at 22:38
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  watched several times
  
  Strong cast and good acting. Great film I've watched several times, and always make a point of seeing again on tv.
  
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- - LamiasMa
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  - Wigan
  - 12 Feb 2012 at 22:29
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  good story
  
  really good story with some humor and action and a lot of tension and a good supporting prt for travolta well worth watching
  
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- - chasckd
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  - Telford
  - 09 Jan 2012 at 20:28
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  gets you everytime
  
  love this flim allways makes me cry but a real good inside to what firemen do and how it can have it ups and downs
  
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- - penney26
  - 2 reviews
  - 20 Nov 2011 at 22:37
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  Great film
  
  Great film, Starts a little slow but then is great. John Travolta is an amazing actor. Some great action scenes in it.
  
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- - Woolfie81
  - 9 reviews
  - 09 Oct 2011 at 11:10
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  great movie
  
  loved this movis so much i missed formula one to keep on watching it would watch it again and again so good
  
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- - maclaren-uk
  - 1 review
  - 03 Oct 2011 at 21:04
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  - 4
  Lacklustre 49
  
  This awful, awful film about Baltimore firefighters makes Backdraft look like Shakespeare by comparison. Even the great Joaquim Phoenix cannot rise above the ... read more »
  
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  - Fife
  - 30 Aug 2010 at 20:13
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  One about the good guys
  
  I thoroughly enjoyed this film. There have been a number of films about firefighters and they are all linked to the events or cover-ups, where as this one ... read more »
  
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- - Angel901
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  - Poole
  - 18 Aug 2010 at 21:36
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  FANTASTIC
  
  This film was heart warming, emotional, and had real true values, I loved it, it so hits the mark, on how girlfriends and wives have to live with the fear of ... read more »
  
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- - Lorna Hall
  - Lingfield, Surrey
  - 26 Aug 2009 at 22:39
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  ladder 49
  
  Brillant film,bit ov a tear jerker,but well worth watching,loved it.
  
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  - Nottingham
  - 25 Jun 2009 at 21:56
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  - 15 Apr 2009 at 16:30
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  Definatley recommended
  
  This one is a definate for all. The world all over needs firefighters so this movie opens your eyes to what the firefighters families go through day to day, not... read more »
  
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  - wigan
  - 25 Jan 2005 at 22:38
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  Great effects, good acting and a film which should not be missed. Get your hankies ready!
  
  Joaguin Phoenix portrays fire-fighter Jack Morrison ? this film shows from when he becomes a rookie and follows his life and career.
  
  Travolta is his ... read more »
  
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- - Jim
  - Bromsgrove UK
  - 31 Jan 2005 at 17:39
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  Cracking good film
  
  This is a cracking good film, an emotional rollercoaster and testament to the bravery of firefighters who risk all to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those ... read more »
  
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- - BarryNormansNephew
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  - NORTH ASCOT
  - 22 Dec 2005 at 23:59
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  Tearjerker for Firefighter's wifes
  
  I saw this film on the way home from the States and towards the end I was already in tears. If you are a firefighter's wife, like me, then you will know all... read more »
  
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- - CJayne
  - Kent
  - 17 May 2005 at 10:31
- - 7
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  No cliche left unturned!
  
  A good all American buddy movie. Good fun lovin guys doing a brave job while talking about superbowl,drinking Budweiser and dishing out wisecracks. And yes... ... read more »
  
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- - keefy
  - Newcastle
  - 09 Jun 2005 at 09:29
- - 6
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  superb...................
  
  this film is superb. We see Joachin Phoenix' character injured and trapped in a large burning building, and as he waits for his rescue, we see his life ... read more »
  
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- - williamsgwynfa
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  - gwaenysgor
  - 10 Jan 2008 at 19:59
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  Worth watching.
  
  I saw this a while ago and thought it was quite good. If you don't have something better to see then this is woth seeing but it's not really anything ... read more »
  
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- - Grogs
  - Surrey
  - 01 Apr 2005 at 23:42
- - 5
  - 1
  More smoke than fire
  
  This film tries very hard to provide action, drama and romance.
  
  It tries hard to copy the film Backdraft but fails. This fire fighting has all be ... read more »
  
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  - pboro
  - 15 Jul 2005 at 11:54
- - 5
  - 2
  Excellent movie
  
  One of the few films that has gripped me from beginning to end. No pointless sex or unnecessary violence. This was a really good film about ordinary people ... read more »
  
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- - Clucosade
  - Gloucester
  - 16 Jan 2006 at 17:45
- - 4
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  Flaming hot
  
  If you are interested in fire fighting then this is a must see.
  
  The film is a wonderful addition to programmes and films such as 'Rescue Me' ... read more »
  
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- - Anthony Manock
  - London, England
  - 28 Sep 2005 at 19:00

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  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:18

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