2
hours 14 minutes
Starring:
Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, Jennifer Connelly
This
movie destroyed me. It follows the true
story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, who were an elite group of firefighters
that wound up paying the ultimate sacrifice to protect their town from a dangerous
wildfire. Watching what each of these
people went through to obtain their hotshot status, the sacrifices they made
with their life and families, and just seeing the toll doing that kind of job
takes on them almost creates a feeling of “knowing” them. I felt like I’d experienced it all right
along with them. Josh Brolin plays a
fire commander who takes a risk hiring a young “burnout” played by Miles Teller
who reminds him of himself when he was younger.
He wants to give the kid a chance to turn his life around and the
opportunity to prove himself, which he does.
I knew what was coming in the end, but it was still incredibly powerful
and very emotional! If you’re looking
for a gripping, sad, intense, amazing movie, this one’s for you!
Library Link: Only The Brave (DVD)
Library Link: Only The Brave (DVD)