Lots of stories are shared but there's not much in the way of technical references to what's on the screen, though the two do talk extensively about the pre-production process and training for the cast. Though it's very organized, the commentary track has a very conversational feel about it and very rarely pauses for any lulls. First up is the feature audio commentary with director Jay Russell and film editor Bud Smith, with the former doing the bulk of the talking. The DVD is THX-Certified and includes the THX Optimizer tests to perfect your audio/video settings.įor a single disc release, Ladder 49 packs a pleasing amount of bonus material (unfortunately, a trailer isn't among them). A bit too much emphasis is placed on the center channel at times, but for the most part, the sound is crisp, clean, and well-mixed. Though it's not as dynamic as The Lion King, for example, the Enhanced Mix is still a notch above the standard 5.1 track.
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Every crack and crash heard in the fire comes through the speakers with detail and clarity.
The directors often refer to the film's sound as its other actor, so this surprising but exciting inclusion seems appropriate. The DVD is also the first from Touchstone Pictures (or anything other than Walt Disney Pictures, for that matter) to feature the Dolby Digital 5.1 Enhanced Home Theater Mix audio track. A reformatted "full screen" edition is also sold separately. Though there is occasionally some minor edge enhancement, the video is otherwise everything one would expect from a new film. The picture quality is clear, vibrant, and pleasing overall. Ladder 49 is presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and is enhanced for 16x9 televisions. (Reformatted Fullscreen Available Separately)ĭolby Digital 5.1 Enhanced Home Theater Mix (English), Intense search and rescue scenes and a good deal of profanity warrant the film's PG-13 rating. William Ross's score is also very much appropriate, utilizing a pleasant and soothing Celtic sound during the calmer scenes and an intense, driven sound during the more dramatic ones. During the latter, the camera work really brings the chaotic feel one would assume exists inside a fire search and rescue mission to life. Jay Russell's direction adapts to the tone of the story at the time, be it the life reflection or the fire-fighting action. Jacinda Barrett gives a believable performance as Jack's concerned and loving wife, Linda, as well. The authentic feeling that these are actual firemen can be credited in large part to the performance of these two leads as well as the rest of the supporting cast. Given his iconic status, Travolta initially seems a bit too much a presence for the role (a concern expressed by the director in the commentary), but that quickly fades away. The same can be said for John Travolta, whose role as Captain Mike Kennedy is smaller than Phoenix's but no less convincing.
Joaquin Phoenix plays a bit of an "everyday man" in the part of Jack Morrison, and does so with finesse. The film is both very suspenseful and immensely emotional, causing the viewer to feel for and care about the characters and all that goes on in their worlds. Both the ins and outs of daily life at a firehouse and the struggles and maturation of the protagonist are presented with touching realism. Though it incorporates elements of action, drama, and love, at its heart, Ladder 49 is truly a story about life. The extensive flashbacks, which make up the bulk of the movie, color Jack's current condition with the events that led him there and the family life that awaits him at home. The opening sequence is intense and filled with action, as are many to follow. The result is a dialogue of sorts between the past and present, giving the viewer a unique and fuller perspective. As the film progresses, the setting alternates from these years gone by back to the ongoing attempt to find Jack and save his life. Just before he can get out himself, though, the building caves and he finds himself trapped at the bottom of the complex.įrom this vantage point, the film flashes back through Jack's memory to a time when he was just beginning as a fireman.
Upon arriving, Jack learns that someone is trapped on the twelfth floor and rushes to the top of the building where he makes a successful rescue. On a day like any other, the firemen are called to the rescue of a burning highrise. (John Travolta) as a mentor and leader, as have the others on the squad. In the years since he first joined the team, Jack has come to look towards Captain Mike Kennedy Each day, he and his squad brave the perils of firefighting in order to save lives. Jack Morrison (Joaquin Phoenix) is part of a close brotherhood of firemen in an urban town.
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