Backdraft

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Ron Howard directs an all-star cast in this exciting action-thriller that shows you the mystery, drama and devastation of fire as you've never seen it before! Kurt Russell and William Baldwin star as two feuding siblings carrying on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these explosive crimes. Scott Glenn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rebecca DeMornay, Donald Sutherland and Robert DeNiro also star in this acclaimed suspense story filled with some of the most awe-inspiring fire sequences ever filmed.

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Release:

1991

Running Time:

132 min

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Suitable only for 15 years and over

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Ron Howard

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Clarence Boddicker
A good old-fashioned Hollywood action film
06 December 2008
A typical Ron Howard film and a typical Hollywood blockbuster, ‘Backdraft’ follows the fortunes of two fire-fighter brothers whose relationship is as volatile as fire itself. After a number of arson related murders, the siblings must work together to investigate the incidents – fighting not just the flames of fire but also their fiery rapport. One thing that must applauded in ‘Backdraft' is that the special effects are, well – special. The fire scenes are superbly well researched and executed and offer a chilling reminder of how deadly fire can be. Unfortunately, these blazing hot scenes suffer a meltdown when combined with Howard’s over-the-top and insincere storyline. Even a star-studded cast containing Donald Sutherland, Kurt Russell and Robert De Niro cannot cover up Howard’s shortcomings.
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