Jay Russell directs this blazing drama of a Baltimore City Fire Department and the dedication of the firemen toward saving lives and protecting the devotion to their brotherhood. Jack Morrison(Joaquin Phoenix)is a bold rookie firefighter mentored by station Chief Mike Kennedy(John Travolta). Always wanting to be the first one in to make a rescue...Jack becomes a victim himself falling through several flights of flaming floors. Waiting to be found in the rubble, his mind is consumed with flashbacks of his career, loves, losses, roaring flames and camaraderie of the firehouse. In constant radio contact with Chief Kennedy, this young firefighter must make a desperate decision about his own rescue.
Some very realistic dramatized firefighting and amazing stunt work keeps this sometimes bogged down story alive. By the end credits you will realize pride felt emotions from deep within. Phoenix and Travolta are outstanding. Also featured are: Robert Patrick, Jacinda Barrett, Billy Burke, Balthazar Getty, Morris Chestnut and Kevin Chapman.
Some very realistic dramatized firefighting and amazing stunt work keeps this sometimes bogged down story alive. By the end credits you will realize pride felt emotions from deep within. Phoenix and Travolta are outstanding. Also featured are: Robert Patrick, Jacinda Barrett, Billy Burke, Balthazar Getty, Morris Chestnut and Kevin Chapman.