![]() ![]() As the story begins, a team from the small town of Prescott, Arizona, under the leadership of chief Eric Marsh ( Josh Brolin) is trying to get certified, a feat that would make them the country’s first municipal hotshot squad. Others, however, may find that the film provides some welcome catharsis and a nice reminder of those who put their lives on the line to protect everyone else.“Hotshots,” the film explains upfront, are an elite group of forest firefighters who are specially trained and certified to go into on-fire areas and establish a controlled fire line that the approaching inferno cannot cross. Only the Brave might hit too close to home for those filmgoers in need of a mental break from the real world, in light of recent events (namely the California fires). It nevertheless makes for a worthwhile and overall moving drama, thanks to a combination of great acting and fine craftsmanship. ![]() The film doesn't break the mold for movies inspired by real acts of bravery and tends to lean too heavily on conventions to give its plot structure. This makes Only the Brave's eventual (and true to life) turn towards tragedy all the more affecting and poignant for it.Īs a testament to the courage and tenacity of the real life Granite Mountain Hotshots, Only the Brave is a solid effort and even stirring at times. ![]() ![]() These capable supporting players, in turn, make the most of their screen time, lending more emotional heft to the proceedings here. The rest of the movie's characters aren't developed beyond two-dimensional types (the loyal second-in-command, the supportive veteran, and so on), but they do benefit from being brought to life by talented character actors like Jeff Bridges, Andie MacDowell, and James Badge Dale. ![]()
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