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A Boy and His Monsternew

The Water Horse rises well above the level of most contemporary family films. It's moving and amusing, addresses the concerns of adulthood and childhood and is intelligent rather than merely smart allecky or even clever.
Shepherd Express  |  David Luhrssen  |  01-11-2008  |  Reviews

Flaming Tributenew

No scorcher this, but nonetheless a sturdy tribute to firefighters and male camaraderie.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  10-08-2004  |  Reviews

Manipulative Momentsnew

A series of flashbacks and a drippy soundtrack make for a terrible emotional wreck in Ladder 49.
Tucson Weekly  |  James DiGiovanna  |  10-07-2004  |  Reviews

Joaquin Phoenix Shows Versatility With Rolesnew

Even a firefighting action drama represents another unpredictable change-of-pace for Joaquin Phoenix, 29. Wait until next spring's Walk the Line, in which he portrays the one-and-only Johnny Cash (opposite Reese Witherspoon, no less, as June Carter).
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Bert Osborne  |  10-07-2004  |  Profiles & Interviews

Like Moths to a Flamenew

Jay Russell's action-packed, flame-broiled Ladder 49 is an all-out valentine to the firehouse fraternity. While it's good with mayhem, it's pretty weak in terms of actual human behavior.
Westword  |  Bill Gallo  |  10-04-2004  |  Reviews

After the Fire

Ladder 49 effectively balances humanizing and lionizing its firefighter heroes.
Salt Lake City Weekly  |  Scott Renshaw  |  09-24-2004  |  Reviews

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