What does it take for a man to run into a burning building when
everybody else is running out?
Why do firemen leave their families each morning to risk their
lives for strangers?
"Ladder 49" is an exciting, powerful film that celebrates the
ordinary men who put everything on the line every day. The film
chronicles Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison (JOAQUIN PHOENIX) as
he makes the transition from inexperienced rookie to seasoned
veteran. As he struggles to cope with a risky, demanding job that
often shortchanges his wife and kids, he relies on the support of
his mentor and chief, Mike Kennedy (JOHN TRAVOLTA) and his second
family--the brotherly bond between the men of the firehouse. But
when Jack becomes trapped in the worst blaze of his career, his
life and the things he holds important--family, dignity,
courage--come into focus. As his fellow firemen of Ladder 49 do all
they can to rescue him, Jack's life hangs in the balance.
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exciting, funny yet touching. another recommended movie
