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A somewhat contrived screenplay doesn't stop this thriller from serving up some of the most spectacular fire sequences ever committed to film. Like any Ron Howard production Backdraft is impressively slick and boasts a stellar cast, including Kurt Russell and William Baldwin. The actors play sibling rivals who have been at odds since the death of their firefighter father years earlier. Robert De Niro is the veteran fire inspector who is tracking a series of mysterious and deadly arsons and Donald Sutherland is effectively creepy as the former arsonist who understands the criminal psychology of pyromaniacs. Rebecca De Mornay, Scott Glenn and Jennifer Jason Leigh are featured in supporting roles. Backdraft is a triumph of stunt work and flaming special effects. --Jeff Shannon
Special Features
Wide Screen
DVD 9
French\German\Italian\Spanish
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English\Dolby Digital Surround French German Italian Spanish
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital Surround
Production Notes
Cast And Film Makers Notes
Czech\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Swedish
DVD 9
French\German\Italian\Spanish
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English\Dolby Digital Surround French German Italian Spanish
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital Surround
Production Notes
Cast And Film Makers Notes
Czech\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Swedish
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Backdraft may be a glorified soap opera but it is still the best film about firemen ever committed to celluloid.
Finely acted by all involved and with a top notch supporting cast. The story although mirroring every cop drama ever made runs along nicely giving you enough twists to throw you off the scent and also to talk about long after the final credits have rolled.
What helps Backdraft stand head and shoulders above it's competitors though is the fire itself, the special effects are excellent. Becoming an integral supporting character, Howard directs the flames as if they were another actor and as fire weaves its magic you can't help but be drawn into the plot.
Despite his oscar successes since this film. Backdraft still remains director Ron Howard's finest moment.
Finely acted by all involved and with a top notch supporting cast. The story although mirroring every cop drama ever made runs along nicely giving you enough twists to throw you off the scent and also to talk about long after the final credits have rolled.
What helps Backdraft stand head and shoulders above it's competitors though is the fire itself, the special effects are excellent. Becoming an integral supporting character, Howard directs the flames as if they were another actor and as fire weaves its magic you can't help but be drawn into the plot.
Despite his oscar successes since this film. Backdraft still remains director Ron Howard's finest moment.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Directed by Ron Howard starring Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland and Jennifer Jason Leigh, without doubt, for me, the stars of the film are the fire and special effects! The story about the firefighters was interesting and gave some fascinating insights into why some exceptional and brave people decide to devote their lives and, in extreme cases, give their lives to firefighting.
Having the DVD (with a good set of bonus material listed above) allows me to freeze and stop-action the fire sequences, showing clearly the awesome destructive power of fire and the creative and technical expertise which created the effects.
I know this is not why I should have enjoyed the film (particularly in the cinema when the sound effects were so powerful) and that I should have been paying more attention to the storyline but, there it is. The fire is the star and, ever since, I have appreciated our firefighters so much more.
Having the DVD (with a good set of bonus material listed above) allows me to freeze and stop-action the fire sequences, showing clearly the awesome destructive power of fire and the creative and technical expertise which created the effects.
I know this is not why I should have enjoyed the film (particularly in the cinema when the sound effects were so powerful) and that I should have been paying more attention to the storyline but, there it is. The fire is the star and, ever since, I have appreciated our firefighters so much more.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's years since I last watched this movie, but I was sorting out my dvd collection and decided to slip it in the player. I was so glad that I did.
It wasn't that I had forgotten that it was a great film, it was that I wondered if it was a good as I remembered, it wasn't it was better than I remembered.
Kurt Russell, Robert DeNiro, and Donald Sutherland are particularly good, but the entire cast does so well. It is an amazing film.
It wasn't that I had forgotten that it was a great film, it was that I wondered if it was a good as I remembered, it wasn't it was better than I remembered.
Kurt Russell, Robert DeNiro, and Donald Sutherland are particularly good, but the entire cast does so well. It is an amazing film.
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Great when alight but far too watered-down between infernos
Backdraft has some of the most impressive fire scenes ever shot and some daring stunt work (three of the leads, Kurt Russell, Scott Glenn and William Baldwin, are actually billed... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Trevor Willsmer
the worst film i have ever waited 21 years to watch
the first 55 minutes of the film are spent building the character arcs between the two brothers and then the film starts. if I had known this then it could of saved me some time. Read more
Published 29 days ago by gareth
thilling effects
the acting in this film is generally good the special effects are spectacular but the all american machoness slightly spoils it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jed
dvd
This is a fantastic classic film i bought this for my hubby for christmas last year and he's watched it lots. fantastic price to.
Published 6 months ago by AMANDA
Complete Subtitles & Specs
MAIN FEATURE:
VIDEO: 1080p High Definition Widescreen 2.35:1
AUDIO:
DTS-HD Master Audio: English 5.1
DTS-HD: French 5.1, Italian 5.1, German 5. Read more
VIDEO: 1080p High Definition Widescreen 2.35:1
AUDIO:
DTS-HD Master Audio: English 5.1
DTS-HD: French 5.1, Italian 5.1, German 5. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Itas
One to watch
This is an excellent film directed by Ron Howard. A brilliant story that has all the elements that make a good movie - action, romance, great effects. A real thriller.
Published on 24 May 2010 by M. Newton
Top Film
I remember watching this film when i was a kid and since then wanted to become a firefighter!... I,m now 28 a father of 2 and i,m in enginering? Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by B. G. Middleton
Awful
If you can get past the first 10 minutes then you're better than me. Firemen who have just graduated are at a big house fire, there's a dead man laying on a nearby car and all the... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by stu
Firemen fight and douse some City Hall corruption
Exciting and gripping visually and in the story telling. Well done all concerned. From now on I will always look look upwards as a fire truck goes by to see what flames are being... Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2009 by Cynicus
Backdraft HD
You just cannot beat High Definition Movies and this is another excellent film, made all the more exciting by giving it the HD treatment. Fully recommend and such a good price too.
Published on 16 Mar 2009 by Mr. M. C. Clifford
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