![]() ![]() as Brian Ferguson, Rachel Singer as Brendan's Mom, Ralph Alderman as Evaluator Hayes, Jenny Gabrielle as Desiree Steed, Brytnee Ratledge as Juliann Ashcraft, Pell James as Claire Caldwell, Jade Kammerman as Stephanie Turbyfill, Raleigh Cain as Nurse Nora, Lora Martinez-Cunningham as Dr. McNulty as Kevin Woyjeck, Nicholas Jenks as John Percin Jr., Sam Quinn as Grant McKee, Natalie Hall as Natalie Johnson, Howard Ferguson Jr. Starring: Josh Brolin as Eric Marsh, Miles Teller as Brendan "Donut" McDonough, Jeff Bridges as Duane Steinbrink, Jennifer Connelly as Amanda Marsh, James Badge Dale as Jesse Steed, Taylor Kitsch as Christopher MacKenzie, Andie MacDowell as Marvel Steinbrink, Geoff Stults as Travis Turbyfill, Alex Russell as Andrew Ashcraft, Thad Luckinbill as Scott Norris, Ben Hardy as Wade Parker, Scott Haze as Clayton Whitted, Jake Picking as Anthony Rose, Scott Foxx as Travis Carter, Dylan Kenin as Robert Caldwell, Ryan Michael Busch as Dustin DeFord, Kenneth Miller as Sean Misner, Ryan Jason Cook as William Warneke, Brandon Bunch as Garret Zuppiger, Michael L. And the movie would have been a lot more inspirational if the filmmakers didn't try so hard. So it's a bit frustrating that the story's subtle power is drowned out by all of the tough-guy masculinity. At the centre of the story are the mentor relationships between Duane and Eric, then Eric and Brendan, and while this feels a little forced in its depiction of the legacy of the profession, it gives the film a nice sense of resonance. And a feisty Connelly adds an edgy kick to the film. ![]() Teller has the most well-developed character, and digs deeply into his emotional core. Thankfully, all of the actors find small details that bring these people to life. And this somewhat choppy approach prevents the film from building much momentum as it approaches its emotional climax, which is genuinely shattering. Events unfold anecdotally, providing carefully concocted moments both in family lives and in the rather dull work of containing a wildfire. They feel more like overgrown Boy Scouts than earthy firefighters, and the overtones of heroism amongst them are a bit exhausting. This allows for brief moments of raucous camaraderie, carefully controlled for a young teen audience, so the characters are interesting if never authentic. Indeed, Eric's strong-minded horse-trainer wife Amanda ( Jennifer Connelly) is annoyed that she's now seeing even less of him than before, but she supports his passion for the job.ĭirector Joseph Kozinski (Tron Legacy) directs the film with a rather relentless earnestness, clearly in reverent awe of these men. Then when the crew is certified as the Granite Mountain Hotshots, the pressures of work strain their relationships with their wives and children. Supported by fire chief Duane ( Jeff Bridges), he builds a crew that includes loyal captain Jesse ( James Badge Dale) and talented womaniser Mac ( Taylor Kitsch), and he gives a second chance to Brendan ( Miles Teller), a recovering addict who reminds Eric of himself. It's set in Prescott, Arizona, where Eric ( Josh Brolin) is trying to get his firefighting team certified as hotshots, qualified to take on the big wildfires. Thankfully, there are some strong, quiet moments along the way, and the story itself carries a proper emotional wallop. It's a well-made movie, with an above-average cast, and yet both the story and characters are neglected in the rush to honour the real-life men who risk their lives fighting wildfires. That’s a good start.Based on a genuinely moving true story, this film undercuts the realism by pushing its heroic machismo at every turn. Please?ĭuane Steinbrink: Hey, now, that’s nice. Come on, Duane, you’re the Wildland fire chief. Fear and greed, right?ĭuane Steinbrink: Eric, that attitude that you got right there, that cost you a lot of friends in the department.Įric Marsh: I don’t care. Hotshots are on the frontline and they get to engage the fire directly.ĭuane Steinbrink: Now, there are two things that’ll make the mayor move. If you give me a chance I won’t let you down.Įric Marsh: Do you know the difference between a type two crew and Hotshots?īrendan McDonough: Yes, sir. I just had a daughter and I just really want to give her what I never had.īrendan McDonough: I just had a daughter and I just really want to give her what I never had. ONLY THE BRAVE is story of 1400 brave Japanese-American men who left their families and risked their lives to prove their loyalty and serve their country during WWII. If you give me a chance I won’t let you down. ![]() That was the most beautiful and terrible thing I’ve ever seen.īrendan McDonough: I heard you guys had some slots available.Įric Marsh: Do you know what we’re training for?īrendan McDonough: Hotshots get to engage the fire directly. Eric Marsh: I worked this blaze near Big Timber, Montana, in the blink of an eye there’s fire everywhere, and then charging out of these flames comes this bear on fire. ![]()
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