He takes the material head on and delivers an emotionally powerful performance that is the core of everything and everyone else in the movie. The casting was absolutely spot on perfect with Josh Brolin being the standout and this has to be my favorite performance of his career. I really have no idea where the line would be drawn for this film between practical effects and CGI and you completely believe that the people are right there in the middle of it all. The special effects department deserves a special nod for their work in turning fire into a truly dangerous and viable character in its own right. There's a lot of classic elements packed in to the narrative including male bonding, redemption, camaraderie, family, honor, and dealing with one's past. That being said, I really enjoyed the story and how it was told in a very respectful and uplifting way. After realizing this, I figured my experience with the movie was probably very different from those who knew from the beginning how everything would end up. I really don't remember if I had heard of this story so the ending was quite the "oh my gosh" moment for me.
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