We later see hisįace all scarred and deformed from it (with stitches in his face from skin grafting) Jack has a littleīlood on his head after saving a man from a fire.
Vulgarity/Language: 1 "f" word, 6 "s" words, 3 "g*dd*mn," 1 "J-sus Chr-st," 8 "h*ll," 2 "a" words,Īlcohol/Drugs: A lot of scenes involving drinking at barsįor fun and taking bets We see drinks at a wedding Jack and Lenny fight when intoxicated etcīlood/Gore: Jack has some blood on his face followingĪ fall A firefighter is severely burned in the face from scalding hot steam. They passionately kiss, but we see nothing else Sex/Nudity: Some references in dialog (mostly playedįor humor) are made We see Jack and Linda in bed one morning with her under the covers and him climbingīack in bed with his shirt off. But please take the film'sĬontent into consideration before deciding to see it.
In educating some viewers on the lives of such real-life heroes as firefighters. Thematically not a family film, Ladder 49 does bear an importance
It's mostly realisticīut does lay the melodrama on thick to tug at the viewer's emotions. I enjoyed Ladder 49, but it's overall not a very uplifting film. It'sĪ pretty heavy film thematically, although, at the same time, addresses an important subject matter of that of the life Overall, it's not a film you would probably want to take the family to. Graphic violence is thankfully limited toĪ few cuts and bruises and one significant incident where we see a character's face scalded and scarredįrom a severe steam burn. It includes 1 "f" word,Ī handful of "s" words and a list of other colorful phrases. Language doesn't run too rampant through the film but is indeed objectionable. Linda and Jack, but we just see them talking in bed one morning. Other sexual content just implies an encounter between Other subtle or lighthearted jokes are madeīut none is intended to be or is very explicit. Grill the rookie on their sex life and tease them about it. The guys play on each other include faking a confessional session from a priest in which the firefighters Screenwriters do a fine job making these guys believable.Ĭontent isn't the worst out there, but this is most certainly more an adult-themed film. Some you're made to love, others to almost hate, but the These bunch of guys into real, tangible people. Each character is fleshed out nicely, molding Travolta turns in a great role as the captain of the firehouse. Phoenix is perfect as Jack Morrison and John The acting and script are top-notch in Ladder 49. We hurt when the characters hurt and we laughĪlong with them when the guys play pranks on each other and have a good time. To these characters and attached we most certainly get. Director Jay Russell purposefully wants us to get attached On real thick, it's necessary for such a film. The movie pulls at the heartstrings fromīeginning till the end in what many dub a melodramatic affair. Met his wife, and lost fellow firefighter buddies on the job. On the job and the filmmakers utilize flashbacks to tell backstory on how Jack became a firefighter, On his first day as a firefighter till over a decade into his career. The film follows the life of Jack Morrison, brilliantly embodied by Joaquin Phoenix, as we see him Ladder 49 is a film that seeks out to paint a realisticĪnd tangible picture of the experiences of an everyday firefighter. Who had heard the heroic and tragic tales of what those men had done that horrific day or had come inĭirect contact with them will never forget. Movie Reviews (Main) > Movie Reviews (Main)Īmerica's view of firefighters changed dramatically after the events of September 11, 2001.Indie Reviews (Main) > Indie Reviews (Main).
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