Review of Backdraft (1991) by Peter Griffin — 03 Apr 2009

Kurt Russell has never been in a bad film. Science Fact.

This review of Backdraft (1991) was written by Peter Griffin on 03 Apr 2009.

Backdraft has generally received positive reviews.

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It gives a whole new insight to all the things a fireman goes through and does! It was emotional and awesome…

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