There have been a myriad of movies about fire-fighters and
their bravery. Even if you’ve seen most of them, they still show their
determined courage in saving lives. That’s why such films have been so
gripping as they are true-life tales of humanity at their finest. ‘Only
the Brave’ continues in this style with an engrossing story. Based on
true events, its authenticity effectively highlights how those fighting deadly
blazes warrant our unending admiration.
The Granite Mountain Hotshots are an elite group of
fire-fighters ready to serve. Among the team are Eric (Josh Brolin),
Brendan (Miles Teller) and Jesse (James Badge Dale). A highly skilled group
whose experience is needed as a cataclysmic fire erupts. Tackling a blaze
at Yarnell Hill Arizona, they encounter obstacles at every turn. Fighting
to protect citizens in its path, the fire-fighters use every arsenal at their
disposal to extinguish the destructive flames.
Solidly directed by Joseph Kosinski, ‘Only the Brave’ is a
compelling look at teamwork. As the title suggests, bravery plays a huge
role in how the characters deal with the fiery fury they face daily.
Whilst no one character dominates the narrative, Eric and Brendan’s journey in
discovering how their dangerous profession affects their lives and others is
interesting. Their interaction with their significant others force them
to face their demons and press ahead with new horizons.
‘Only the Brave’ really comes into its own with the CGI and
consistently excellent performances. Everything feels very real with the
actors grounding their roles without melodrama. It’s incredible to think
these events happened with the screenplay taking its time to establish the
people who unselfishly put their lives on the line. The special effects
are top notch with the techniques used to tackle the shocking blazes just as
captivating to watch as the personal dramas.
The sacrifices fire-fighters make on our behalf is starkly
told in ‘Only the Brave’. Living each day as if it may be their last,
their commitment to our safety comes across well through the script.
These movies always have an audience with this companion piece to similar films
deserving of finding a viewership of its own.
Movie Review Rating out of 10: 8
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