Review of Backdraft (1991) by Jennifer S — 17 Apr 2009

A really unexpected ending. More unexpected than in "The Usual Suspects". Good stuff.

This review of Backdraft (1991) was written by Jennifer S on 17 Apr 2009.

Backdraft has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 07 Jul 2018

A frightening firefighter thriller…

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By Carlos I (1,309) on 19 Jan 2018

Still one of Howard's best movies. He brings the action big time to this special effects ridden action film…

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By David W (2,010) on 27 Dec 2014

Still as great as I remembered it from my childhood…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 03 May 2014

A firefighter themes action film sounded cool enough, but one directed by Ron Howard and starring Kurt Russell isn't one I would miss…

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Ron Howard's film is one of smoke-eaters, crispers, and torches... and it bestows a renewed respect on a profession all too often taken for granted…

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By Elvis Mitchell (489) for The New York Times (9,847) on 01 Mar 2014

While Mr. Howard ably maintains a strong forward momentum, Backdraft often feels directionless beneath its overlay of frantic activity…

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By Eric H (2,898) on 21 Mar 2014

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…

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By Stanley Kauffmann (447) for The New Republic (897) on 29 Jan 2016

Absolutely marvelous special effects are the salvation and the curse of this movie…

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By Jonathan G (1,045) on 08 May 2014

Ho-hum. The cast is great, but the script is unbelievably stodgy. And the unintentional fart reference in the title always cracks me up…

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By Mnovoa305 (1) on 06 Sep 2021

Some cheesy moments at times, I think maybe the soundtrack decisions weren't the best, but overall a very well shot and we'll acted movie…

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