Ladder 49 (2004) DVD - Full Screen - 5.1 THX Retail
 

Ladder 49 (2004) DVD - Full Screen - 5.1 THX Retail
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Warranty Period 1 Year Manufacturer Buena Vista Home Ent.
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Released Mar 08/05. Joaquin Phoenix is great in this saga of Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, whose life starts flashing before his eyes when he becomes trapped in a blazing high rise. Flashbacks chronicle his memories of being a rookie at his Baltimore fire company.

He remembers fighting his first fire, bonding with fellow firefighters, falling in love with a beautiful local girl (Jacinda Barrett), getting married, and having children. He also looks back on forming a close relationship with the fire chief (John Travolta) and learning to face the danger and heroics of life on the job. This film manages to wring plenty of well-earned tears from its subject matter--as well as spine-tingling thrills--which are the result of solid performances, characterization, and good naturalistic dialogue from screenwriter Lewis Colick. Barrett is great as Jack's worried wife; she and Phoenix exhibit strong, earthy chemistry in their scenes together. Travolta makes a fine fire captain who is graceful, sure of himself, and always ready to give up the spotlight to the younger actors. Other firemen include Morris Chestnut, Balthazar Getty, and Robert Patrick. The addition of a soundtrack of contemporary Irish and Irish-American folk and rock keeps the melancholia just a whisper away. The heroics of 9/11 are subtly honored here, but never directly mentioned, which is to the film's credit!!
    
Features/Specifications
  • Attractive Retail Box
  • Genre: Action/Adventure, Dramas, Heroes
  • Rating: PG (Canadian Home Video Rating)
  • Rating Reason: For Intense Fire and Rescue Situations, and for Language.
  • Starring: Jacinda Barrett, Morris Chestnut, Balthazar Getty, Jay Hernandez, Robert Patrick, Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta
  • Directed By: Jay Russell
  • Release Information:
  • Studio: Buena Vista Home Video
  • Theatrical Release Date: October 1, 2004
  • DVD Release Date: March 8, 2005
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Production Company: Buena Vista Home Video
  • Package Type: Keep Case
  • Dual-Layer Format
  • Digitally Mastered
  • DVD Features:
  • Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only). This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries.
  • Aspect Ratio(s):
  • Full Screen (Standard) - 1.33:1
  • Available Audio Tracks:
  • English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
  • French (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
  • THX-Certified, Including THX Optimizer
  • Languages: English and French
  • Available Subtitles: French and Spanish
  • Bonus Features:
  • Enhanced Home Theater Mix - A Dynamic Audio-Sensory Experience Designed Specifically for Your Home Theater System
  • Everyday Heroes: Real Stories From Real Firefighters
  • Deleted Scenes
  • The Making Of Ladder 49
  • Robbie Robertson Shine Your Light Music Video
  • Audio Commentary with Director Jay Russell and Editor Bud Smith
  • Interactive Features:
  • Scene Access
  • Interactive Menus
Product Requirements
  • DVD Player
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