Movie: Ladder 49

Second movie "related" to 9/11 in 3 days. Wow. Gee.

Anyway, this movie has nothing to do directly with the event, although when the movie script was drafted, the settings was supposed to be in NY. Add to the fact the heroics of NYPD and NYFD during the events of 9/11, this movie can be viewed as a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of a fireman.

The movie is about how Baltimore fireman Jack Morrison went into a rescue operation and accident befelled him. As he awaits rescue by his colleagues, the movie flashes back to significant events of his career, his rookie day, his first fire, him meeting his wife, setting his family, etc.

The movie is different from the typical "fireman" movies (Backdraft came to mind) that is all about adrenalin and heroics. This movie portrays the softer side of a fireman's life as well. The guilt and responsibilities facing a fireman and his family, the courage to continue to serve the community.

Rating: 3..5 out of 5