From Amazon.com
A somewhat contrived screenplay doesn't stop this thriller from serving up some of the most spectacular fire sequences ever committed to film. Like any Ron Howard production Backdraft is impressively slick and boasts a stellar cast, including Kurt Russell and William Baldwin. The actors play sibling rivals who have been at odds since the death of their firefighter father years earlier. Robert De Niro is the veteran fire inspector who is tracking a series of mysterious and deadly arsons, and Donald Sutherland is effectively creepy as the former arsonist who understands the criminal psychology of pyromaniacs. Rebecca De Mornay, Scott Glenn, and Jennifer Jason Leigh are featured in supporting roles. Backdraft is a triumph of stunt work and flaming special effects. --Jeff Shannon
Chronique amazon.fr
Malgré un scénario un peu artificiel, ce thriller contient certaines des scènes d'incendie les plus spectaculaires jamais filmées. Comme toutes les productions de Ron Howard, Backdraft est brillamment réalisé et comprend une distribution de stars. Kurt Russell et William Baldwin interprètent les rôles de frères rivaux brouillés depuis la mort de leur père pompier quelques années auparavant. Robert De Niro, ancien chef des pompiers, suit une série de mystérieux incendies criminels et meurtriers. Donald Sutherland est assez terrifiant en ancien pyromane évaluant la psychologie criminelle des incendiaires. Rebecca De Mornay, Scott Glenn et Jennifer Jason Leigh sont excellents dans les rôles secondaires. Backdraft reste avant tout un film à la gloire des cascades et des effets spéciaux. --Jeff Shannon
Description
This exciting action-thriller shows the mystery, drama and devastation of fire as you've never seen it before! Two feuding siblings carry on a heroic family tradition as Chicago firefighters. But when a puzzling series of arson attacks is reported, they are forced to set aside their differences to solve the mystery surrounding these explosive crimes. An all-star cast stars in this acclaimed suspense story filled with some of the most awe-inspiring fire sequences ever filmed.
Bonus Features:
Backdraft Anniversary Edition: (Disc 1) Ron Howard Introduction; Deleted Scenes (Disc 2) Igniting The Story; Bringing Together The Team; The Explosive Stunts; Creating the Villain: The Fire; Real-Life Fireman, Real-Life Stories
