Only the Brave
Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Josh Brolin and Jeff Bridges star in this drama based on the true story of the 2013 Yarnell Fire in Arizona. From the director of Oblivion and TRON: Legacy, and bizarrely featuring a cast member named Forrest Fyre in a minor supporting role (no, we are not making this up).
In 2013, one of the most destructive wildfires in American history devastated Arizona. An elite crew of firefighters - the Granite Mountain Hotshots - heroically combatted the blaze, in what was the deadliest incident of any kind for U.S. firefighters since the terrorist attacks of September 11.
- Director:
- Joseph Kosinski ('Oblivion', 'TRON: Legacy')
- Writer:
- Ken NolanEric Warren Singer
- Cast:
- Miles TellerJosh BrolinJames Badge DaleJennifer ConnellyJeff BridgesTaylor KitschAndie MacDowellPell James
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Adam Fresco
flicksDirector Joseph Kosinski follows up his sci-fi pics with the down-to-earth true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite US firefighters who risked all to save their town. Think The Perfect Storm, only in a forest, and you’re in the ballpark for a drama jettisoning macho posturing and Hollywood heroics for a respectful, low-key approach.
Variety
pressA gripping and powerfully emotional portrait of yee-haw heroism, pitting a squad of cocky, calendar-purty white dudes against an adversary with no creed or colour, just an unquenchable appetite for destruction.
Time Out
pressWhile aspects of the routine become mundane, it's the developing brotherhood amongst the men, and the sense of community around them, that ultimately strengthens this story.
The New York Times
pressThis may not be a story of triumph, but it's inspiring nevertheless.
Screen Daily
pressA true-life drama with a sure sense of character and milieu, "Only the Brave" is a thoughtful, well-observed look at community, heroism and addiction.
New Zealand Herald
pressIt takes a very respectful view of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, with just the right emotional kick to leave an impression.
Los Angeles Times
pressWhile "Only the Brave" is consistently involving and entertaining, [its] desire to be accurate about a heroic reality proves to be an at times awkward fit with the conventions of this kind of earnest and old-fashioned Hollywood film.
Flicks, Adam Fresco
flicksDirector Joseph Kosinski follows up his sci-fi pics with the down-to-earth true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite US firefighters who risked all to save their town. Think The Perfect Storm, only in a forest, and you’re in the ballpark for a drama jettisoning macho posturing and Hollywood heroics for a respectful, low-key approach.
Variety
pressA gripping and powerfully emotional portrait of yee-haw heroism, pitting a squad of cocky, calendar-purty white dudes against an adversary with no creed or colour, just an unquenchable appetite for destruction.
Time Out
pressWhile aspects of the routine become mundane, it's the developing brotherhood amongst the men, and the sense of community around them, that ultimately strengthens this story.
The New York Times
pressThis may not be a story of triumph, but it's inspiring nevertheless.
Screen Daily
pressA true-life drama with a sure sense of character and milieu, "Only the Brave" is a thoughtful, well-observed look at community, heroism and addiction.
New Zealand Herald
pressIt takes a very respectful view of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, with just the right emotional kick to leave an impression.
Los Angeles Times
pressWhile "Only the Brave" is consistently involving and entertaining, [its] desire to be accurate about a heroic reality proves to be an at times awkward fit with the conventions of this kind of earnest and old-fashioned Hollywood film.
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