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May 24, 1991 · Backdraft. Ron Howard 's “Backdraft” is a movie half in love with fire, a film like “Fahrenheit 451” that finds something seductive in tendrils of smoke and boiling cauldrons of flame. Never before in the movies have I seen fire portrayed by such convincing, encompassing special effects. Unfortunately, they are at the service of an ...
Rated: 2/4 Nov 19, 2023 Full Review Akos Peterbencze Vulnerable Man (Medium) Backdraft is an old-school flick filled with masculinity and heroism, which might feel toxic and over-the-top at times ...
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User Reviews. Although Backdraft got Oscar nominations for Best Sound and best visual and audio effects what drives this Ron Howard film is the performances he got from Kurt Russell and Billy Baldwin as the firefighting McCaffrey brothers. The brothers have a lot of distance in their ages as Russell practically raised McCaffrey after their ...
May 24, 1991 · Backdraft - Metacritic. Summary Stephen McCaffrey (Russell) and his younger brother Brian (Baldwin) are two feuding siblings carrying on an heroic family tradition in the Chicago fire department. Stephen is so relentless that he drives Brian out of firefighting and into arson investigation. Brian becomes involved in a puzzling series of arson ...
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Backdraft was praised for its special effects and performances, while much criticism was reserved for the story. It holds a 73% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 64 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10. The consensus reads, "It's not particularly deep, but Backdraft is a strong action movie with exceptional special effects."
- $152.4 million
- May 24, 1991
- $40 million
- Hans Zimmer
Positive Messages. While loyalty to family and fellow firefighters is. Positive Role Models. This movie offers a glimpse into the lives of Chic. Diverse Representations. The lead characters are White, and some of the sec. Violence & Scariness. The opening scenes are a flashback that builds up. Sex, Romance & Nudity.
Backdraft Reviews. A hoary melodrama in which the clichés are more plentiful than the flames. Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Nov 19, 2023. Backdraft is an old-school flick filled with ...
