Review of Backdraft (1991) by Dan M — 15 May 2009

Intense as shit. the special effects are still badass.

This review of Backdraft (1991) was written by Dan M on 15 May 2009.

Backdraft has generally received positive reviews.

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By Anthony G (806) on 19 Jan 2018

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a top-notch thriller trapped within a poorly-paced and needlessly bloated piece of work…

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By Gene Siskel (446) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 09 Jul 2017

Backdraft is a spectacle worth observing; it may also generate a little more respect for firemen, everyday heroes who don`t need the movies…

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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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By Sam M (1,488) on 19 Oct 2017

An insult to realism, it's nothing more than entertainment, and if you never learned backdrafts, well this film will teach you about it…

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By Johnd6780 (1) on 16 Jun 2020

This film is decent but seemed like a wasted opportunity…

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By David J (1,942) on 28 Apr 2015

It's a little slow and convoluted, but Backdraft is still a good, solid action-thriller with amazing special effects…

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By Adam D (1,043) on 04 Oct 2014

How did this movie receive Academy nominations? The acting is awful and the storyline is just terrible…

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