- Actors: Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick, Morris Chestnut
- Directors: Jay Russell
- Writers: Lewis Colick
- Producers: Anson Downes, Armyan Bernstein, Casey Silver, Chris Salvaterra, Leigh Simons
- Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: Spanish, French
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Touchstone / Disney
- DVD Release Date: 8 Mar 2005
- Run Time: 115 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0006L0L5C
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 182,861 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
In paying simple tribute to firefighters, Ladder 49 gets to the heart of those who risk their lives for a living. Director Jay Russell brought similar sincerity to his memorable family favorite My Dog Skip, and despite the banalities of an ultra-conventional screenplay by Lewis Colick, Ladder 49 generates so much goodwill toward its Baltimore firemen that you may find yourself unexpectedly overcome with emotional appreciation for guys like Jack (Joaquin Phoenix), a firefighter whose career, courtship, marriage, and fatherhood are viewed in flashback as he struggles to survive in the present-day framing scenes, cut off from his fellow firemen in the fiery guts of a collapsing 20-floor building. There are no surprises in the familiar scenes of male bonding, dangerous rescues, injury and death, and the supportive concern of Jack's wife (Jacinda Barrett), but by focusing on the simple integrity of Jack's personal and professional commitment, the movie gives Phoenix a showcase for unselfish virtue, while John Travolta provides dignified support as Jack's mentor and devoted firehouse captain. Ladder 49 is routine in most respects, but it's a much-deserved valentine to working-class heroes. --Jeff Shannon
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
From the very first we are immersed in explosive scenes as watch Jack Morrison (Joaquin Phoenix), a well trained fire fighter is disregarding his own peril as he saves a man from the burning high-rise building. The inevitable happens and Jack is trapped in the burning debris. As his comrades rush to save him the rest of the film is a series of flash-backs from his rooky days until the present.
The story focus is on Jack Morrison's life and secondarily firefighting in general. Captain Mike Kennedy (John Travolta) holds the team together. John Travolta is believable in the film.
Aside from the numerous clichés and shades of 9/11 this is a well done formula movie.
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The wide screen DVD was very clear on watching on the laptop. This film would be a good candidate for "Superbit".
There are some extras such as an audio commentary with director Jay Russell and Editor Bud Smith.
There is a lot of interesting backgrounds music to the various scenes. This soundtrack is available.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
By far the best movie in a very long time. The show really captures what firemen do for us everyday. The show is heartwarming and inspirational. I give it two BIG thumbs up!!!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
From the very first we are immersed in explosive scenes as watch Jack Morrison (Joaquin Phoenix), a well trained fire fighter is disregarding his own peril as he saves a man from the burning high-rise building. The inevitable happens and Jack is trapped in the burning debris. As his comrades rush to save him the rest of the film is a series of flash-backs from his rooky days until the present.
The story focus is on Jack Morrison's life and secondarily firefighting in general. Captain Mike Kennedy (John Travolta) holds the team together. John Travolta is believable in the film.
Aside from the numerous clichés and shades of 9/11 this is a well done formula movie.
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The wide screen DVD was very clear on watching on the laptop. This film would be a good candidate for "Superbit".
There are some extras such as an audio commentary with director Jay Russell and Editor Bud Smith.
There is a lot of interesting backgrounds music to the various scenes. This soundtrack is available.
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God bless all firefighters
This was a great movie, definately worth a watch. Not just for the fact that you get a real insight into the working world of these brave men; the actual storyline was interesting... Read more
Published 6 days ago by njay
great drama
this movie tells the story of a firemans life in flashbacks.john travolta is great as n pheonix shows his truly magnificent acting skills. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jed
Ladder49
Joaquin looks good- what was the movie about again,who cares it were n't that good.But he looks nice anyway.
Buy if you are his fan,if not you won't like it!
Buy if you are his fan,if not you won't like it!
Published 7 months ago by Alison
Excellent film
Makes you very aware of what firefighters do for us. Harrowing & made a lasting impression. You'll need a box of tissues!
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Eg Voysey
Quick Summary of Ladder 49
This is the most moving film I have ever seen. The actors could not have been better chosen. Coming from a male, its a film that needs a box of tissues, not just for the... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by Patrick Fuller
great dvd
This was a bargain purchased, i was really pleased. I loved the dvd film although it was really sad.
Published on 8 Aug 2009 by H. K. Wheatley
Attention VF QUEBECOISE :-(
Images de bonnes tenues mais le hic pour les Francophones attention VF Québécoise... (J.Travolta est horriblement doublé genre 75 ans).
Dommage!
Dommage!
Published on 18 May 2009 by Young Fox
Great film, great actors
I was interested to see how John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix worked together, and was pleasantly surprised. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by taylzo
True Heros
In this movie we follow the career of a brave firefighter, is there any other kind? We watch the lives of the firefighters in the Baltimore Fire Department. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2007 by M. A. Ramos
A film about why men run into burning buildings.
You can just tell that this movie has oodles of good intention oozing from every pore, and taken as a whole, it does work as a tribute to the noble profession of firefighter. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2007 by Mr. Stephen Kennedy
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