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A FACT-based disaster movie about an elite team of firefighters tackling an out-of-control forest fire in the windswept mountains of Arizona. A powerful tale made all the more poignant because director Joseph Kosinski ensures we get to know these real life heroes before the final conflagration.

Josh Brolin is the heartbeat of this rugged yarn as “Supe” Eric Marsh, leader of the “Granite Mountain Hotshots”, a team of local firefighters. He controversially recruits a druggie dropout Brendan “Donut” McDonough, alias Miles Teller who seeks redemption in the eyes of the community and his pregnant girlfriend.

Opposition to Brendan’s recruitment is voiced by firefighter Christopher McKenzie, alias Taylor Kitsch. The final word lies with fire chief Duane Steinbrink, played by Jeff Bridges.

Excellent support acting all round and none better than Jennifer Connelly as Brolin’s understandably anxious wife.

This gritty tale of bravery in the face of overwhelming adversity was scripted by Ken Nolan and Eric Warren Singer in 2017.

Radio Times called it: “Engrossing fare, rendering the flame-grilled final reel even more powerful, as the team must fight fire with fire. Not over-sentimentalised, but very moving.”

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