Joseph Kosinski takes the helm of a gripping, albeit simplistic firefighting drama, based on real events.
Long, tedious and not much fun at all. The ending is good though.
This is a more folksy and old fashioned affair. One of its most refreshing aspects is that it celebrates a group, not individuals. There is the usual banter, high jinks and male bonding.
A salt-of-the-earth tale that’ll play well in red states, but offers little spark.
The raging fires and rugged beauty of the scenery are the real stars of a well-acted but all-too-predictable tale.
Exclusive featurette honours the elite firefighters who battle wildfires without water.