While it may look like any old action film, Kosinski may just have set the genre ablaze. The protagonist role is split between Teller and Brolin, which is good to know for those who are expecting a Teller-heavy Whiplash-esque film. The main draw to Only the Brave is the depth of quality in the cast, not content with one or two major stars this film offers Miles Teller, Josh Brolin, Jeff Bridges, Taylor Kitsch and Jennifer Connelly – who all give measured and mature performances, a special mention to Connelly who is flawless at times. The retelling of the tragedy is really considered, which gives the film additional subplots and characters added depth, making the 134-minute runtime worthwhile without a hint of monotony. It’s not just an action film for the sake of it. Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who risk everything to protect a town from a. What’s so impressive about Only the Brave, is how it’s multi-dimensional. As an extra layer for the films sake, Kosinski touches on trust issues in relationships, addiction and the impact of unstable family structures. Many might not know the incredibly story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, which ultimately ended in the greatest loss of life to American firefighters since 9/11 – Only the Brave highlights the genuine passion the Hotshots had, how they galvanised their town in Arizona and the level of duty they all felt saving life and nature as a day job.
His hopes are that his previous knowledge of firefighting will get him on a spot on the team along with his sheer desperation.īrendan joins and slowly but surely, integrates into the group forming a genuine camaraderie with the Granite Mountain Hotshots and loyalty towards Eric who’s a father figure to him, something he’s never had before. This leads to the introduction of Brendan (Teller) who’s a junkie-going-cold turkey with a newly born daughter who he’s trying to support. Struggling for their elite status, Eric (Brolin) acts as the selfless leader to the young and boisterous crew, but they’re seeking more additions to the team to achieve a ‘Type 1’ title, which will enable them to tackle the most daring fires. The true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a team of highly-talented firefighters who specialise in tackling the ever-growing danger of wildfires in Arizona. The true story of a team of elite firefighters – the Granite Mountain Hotshots – who welcome a new recruit while tackling some of the fiercest wildfires in Arizona. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Starring Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, James Badge Dale, Taylor Kitsch, and Jennifer Connelly. We need your consent to load this YouTube content We use YouTube to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. One hopes that brings some small comfort to the grieving in the long years ahead. Ultimately, Only the Brave is about love and friendship rather than the tragedy itself. The scene where families await news of survivors is one that will stay in the memory, as will the closing credits photos of those who died. Only the Brave (2017) - Plot Summary - IMDb Edit Only the Brave (2017) Plot Showing all 4 items Jump to: Summaries (3) Synopsis (1) Summaries Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire. Director Joseph Kosinski shows how an emergency situation can change in an instantĪs the Yarnell Hill Fire takes hold, Kosinski shows how an emergency situation can change in an instant, with the ensuing tragedy all the more shocking because it is dealt with in such a matter-of-fact way. Sometimes it feels like there is a lack of urgency to the storytelling, and that is the film's biggest fault. Narratively, it did not need a 134-minute running time to do justice to the men or their families. In terms of depicting dedication, camaraderie, the push and pull of family life and the fear of the next call-out, Only the Brave is powerful in its poignancy. It's a testament to the stellar cast that you forget you are watching the actors and are completely invested in the people they are portraying. From the off, director Joseph Kosinski conveys the men's devotion to their local area, and vice versa. Josh Brolin plays Eric Marsh, the Superintendent who has moulded the Granite Mountain Hotshots into an elite wildfire team.
The Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona in June 2013 claimed the lives of 19 firefighters from the state's Granite Mountain Hotshots - the largest loss of life of emergency service personnel in the US since September 11.
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