Ladder 49 (2004)
Genre(s): Action
| Drama
| Thriller
Directed by: Jay Russell
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick, Morris Chestnut, Billy Burke, Balthazar Getty, Tim Guinee, Kevin Chapman, Jay Hernandez
Synopsis: A firefighter trapped in a burning building recalls his life and career.
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Newt's movie review
The story starts out pretty quick, I liked the tension created with the see-saw flashbacks, but then things slowed right down. It was too long and Pheonix was the wrong guy for the role. Travolta puts in a good showing here but I found no chemistry between the characters.
Added 09 October 2006 at 4:07 PM
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