Review of Backdraft (1991) by Desson Thomson for Washington Post — 09 Sep 2008
Director Howard is so mesmerized by the flames, he squirts formulaic lighter fluid over everything. A conflagration of hyped-up movie cliches, courtesy of George Lucas's Industrial Light & Magic special effects shop, scalds your face.
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This review of Backdraft (1991) was written by Desson Thomson and published by Washington Post on 09 Sep 2008.
Backdraft has generally received positive reviews.
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