Ladder 49 (Widescreen Edition) |  | Director: Jay Russell
Actors: Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick, Morris Chestnut
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
Category: DVD
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Rating:  203 reviews
Sales Rank: 16167
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 115 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: DISD35938D
ISBN: 0788854569
UPC: 786936242638
EAN: 9780788854569
ASIN: B00063MAXQ
Theatrical Release Date: October 1, 2004
Release Date: March 8, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
A fire fighter trapped in a high rise fire recalls his life and career while awaiting rescue.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: PG13
Release Date: 7-FEB-2006
Media Type: DVD
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In paying simple tribute to firefighters, Ladder 49 gets to the heart of those who risk their lives for a living. Director Jay Russell brought similar sincerity to his memorable family favorite My Dog Skip, and despite the banalities of an ultra-conventional screenplay by Lewis Colick, Ladder 49 generates so much goodwill toward its Baltimore firemen that you may find yourself unexpectedly overcome with emotional appreciation for guys like Jack (Joaquin Phoenix), a firefighter whose career, courtship, marriage, and fatherhood are viewed in flashback as he struggles to survive in the present-day framing scenes, cut off from his fellow firemen in the fiery guts of a collapsing 20-floor building. There are no surprises in the familiar scenes of male bonding, dangerous rescues, injury and death, and the supportive concern of Jack's wife (Jacinda Barrett), but by focusing on the simple integrity of Jack's personal and professional commitment, the movie gives Phoenix a showcase for unselfish virtue, while John Travolta provides dignified support as Jack's mentor and devoted firehouse captain. Ladder 49 is routine in most respects, but it's a much-deserved valentine to working-class heroes. --Jeff Shannon
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Very inspirational movie that shows the life of a fire fighter January 10, 2010
Leonardo S. Diaz (Queens, NY)
Nobody is perfect, but we all have a heart. If there is anybody that has a big heart, it's your local fire department. See what they go through to save lives while risking theirs in this action packed movie. A must have!
 LADDER 49 January 7, 2010
Senora E. Schoullis
This is an awesome movie. I had it on DVD and when I purchased my Bluray player it was the 1st movie I bought in Bluray. Well worth it, the sound and picture is amazing. A very intense, and emotional movie that gives viewers an insight of firefighters. Will hold you spellbound. John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix are amazing in their portrayals. A must see for everyone!
Ladder 49 January 5, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison, making the transition from inexperienced rookie to seasoned veteran, struggles to cope with a risky, demanding job that often shortchanges his wife and kids. He relies on the support of his mentor and captain, Mike Kennedy and his second family--found in 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. This movie is both an exciting and formula-breaking action-adventure and as an enjoyably sappy tearjerker.
it works February 18, 2009
Gabriel H. Gaston
We haven't watched it complete but the image is sharp and it arrived here punctually.
ladder 49 September 7, 2008
Liza A. Schaafsma
As always I was very pleased with my movie purchase. I will continue to order all my movies from amazon. I always receive my movies in a timely manner.
Thank you amazon, liza schaafsma
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