| Okay, before the bashing begins,
let me preface by saying that I actually hold a high level
of respect for firefighters and think that the work they do
is great and dandy, and I'm glad there are people willing
and wanting to do such a job.
Now, reasons this movie sucks...
Let's start by mentioning the grotesque Catholic frosting
they've globed all over this movie. Apparently, all good firefighters
are also good Catholics, which is why you too should love
Jesus and vote for Bush. Give me a fucking break. The religious
parts were completely unnecessary. What about the atheist
firefighter who also has a hot wife, and saves old men and
babies? If I was that firefighter, I'd be pretty
pissed about the representation in this movie. I would also
be pissed if I was a woman firefighter. They must be driving
feminists to physical outrage with the lack of estrogen in
this firehouse. Anyway, the point is, if they're trying to
show the life of firefighters, they kind of left a few people
out.
I do believe an actual wheel of cheese rolled back and forth
across the screen periodically throughout the film. Now, if
I'm remembering correctly, this movie was not intended to
be funny, yet, I found myself laughing out loud. I don't know
how this script could have looked any better on paper. There
are no excuses.
The film's one semi-accomplishment is making people sad.
I'm assuming that sadness was one of their goals. Yes, they
made a sad story, but it's nothing to write home about.
The only thing this movie has going for it is Jacinda Barrett,
and she doesn't get naked like the
last time we saw her.
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Ladder
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Rating:
Starring:
John Travolta, Joaquin Phoenix, Jacinda
Barrett
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