Backdraft

The heat kicks up in Backdraft from start to finish but unfortunately it could be more intense if Billy Baldwin hadn't tried so hard to extinguish the power. After their father dies tragically in an arson attack, two brothers assume the... Full review

loved every minute of it...was a lot of fun...great way to kick off the summer movie season...let's hope Indy and Batman follow suit!... Full review

Without the outstanding special effects, the movie is nothing out of the ordinary. But with the special effects, it is an exciting film that makes you forget that the plot is minimal is existant. Ron Howard does an excellent job of... Full review

Wow! What a good film! I enjoyed the film all actors where convincing in their roles especially KURT RUSSEL. Last summer i went to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS and they have a real fire presentation of Backdraft and they showed us how they... Full review

The guy who posted before about how he's a fireman and found only minor flaws should find a new career. I don't even think they tried to accurately portray the fire department in this movie. I couldn't stop laughing at all... Full review

I understand most movies will have flaws but come on. The building is on fire.. So lets run in with no mask and my coat unbuttoned flapping in the breeze. Oops to bad its 600 degrees F in here...wow. Kurt Russel... Full review

i own this movie its amazing i watch it like once a month and im in absolute love with kurt russel this is the best movie in the world!!!!!!!... Full review

Backdraft is one of the my favorite movies. It's very well made with excellent performances from it's all star cast. Ron Howard has done a great job with this film. Backdraft is a must see.... Full review

As a firefighter, there are a few minor flaws but overall, it really portrays how the fire service is run and also it shows realistic scandals that happen. It's just that this movie takes the scandal to the extreme but look... Full review

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 as stuntmen), but unfortunately it's wrapped up in a trite... Full review

I enjoy "Backdraft," but I don´t think it is a particularly great film, or even a classic. The cast assembled for this ensemble film is very good. The problem is, that "Backdraft" tries to be too much. They instantly add credibility to any film. ... Full Review

how he is proud of the movie.....Backdraft is possibly the best firefighter film ever made, and features good performances from its cast, a blending of several genres....Many of them also praise the film for its blending of life outside of the fire station....I have always enjoyed the movie, and the two-disc anniversary edition is definitely worth buying.....Disc Two has the bulk of the special features including five documentaries that give more insight on the film and the making of the movie..... ... Full Review

how he is proud of the movie.....Backdraft is possibly the best firefighter film ever made, and features good performances from its cast, a blending of several genres....I have always enjoyed the movie, and the two-disc anniversary edition is definitely worth buying.....Many of them also praise the film for its blending of life outside of the fire station.... ... Full Review

Howard takes a pretty heavy-handed approach to the film's visuals. Unfortunately, Stephen's willingness to dive right into the inferno has estranged him from his wife, Helen (Rebecca De Mornay), and son, Sean (Beep Iams), who constantly worry he might not come home one day. ... Full Review

That lends the action scenes a sense of urgency and authenticity that even modern CGI can't duplicate, but unfortunately, the fire is the only thing about Backdraft that seems genuine. Established fans of the movie should be pleased with the treatment its gotten on HD DVD, but to those who haven't already caught Backdraft before, I'd suggest giving it a rental first. ... Full Review

Wow! This looks terrific! Do I sound surprised? Well, I guess I am. Like Jason Gedrick in "Backdraft", I've been burnt rather severely by some of the recent Blu-Ray releases (I'm still reeling over how crumby "Ghostbusters" looks. ... Full Article

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Igniting the Story featurette: Director Ron Howard, Academy Award?-winning producer Brian Grazer and others discuss the evolution of the film from script to screen Bringing Together The Team featurette: From the casting room to firefighter clinics, see how director Ron... ... Full Article

Two-time Academy Award(R) winner Ron Howard ("The Da Vinci Code") directs an all-star cast including Robert De Niro, Kurt Russell, William Baldwin and Donald Sutherland in a new digitally remastered 15th anniversary edition of "Backdraft," coming to DVD and HD-DVD... ... Full Article

Ten years before the tragic events of September 11 brought their dangerous jobs into focus, director Ron Howard spotlighted the work of firefighters in "Backdraft." ... Full Article

Igniting the Story -Director Ron Howard, Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer and others discuss the evolution of the film from script to screen. Bringing Together The Team -From the casting room to firefighter clinics see how director Ron Howard brought... ... Full Article