Backdraft Reviews

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... Read more

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!... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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!!!!!!!... Read more

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.... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more