Only the Brave premiered in a 75-minute version at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2008, running from July 31 to August 25 at the George Square Theatre. The pair were inspired by Saving Private Ryan and stories told by Brind’s grandfather who had fought on the beach on D-Day. You can also find him on YouTube.Based on true stories, Only the Brave follows Captain John Howard and Lieutenant Denholm Brotheridge, and their wives Joy and Maggie, as the soldiers prepare for the D-Day landings.Ĭomposer Matthew Brind and Steve Coleman began work on the musical in 1999. Joshua Terry is a freelance writer and photographer who also teaches English composition for Weber State University. “Only the Brave” is rated PG-13 for thematic content, some sexual references, language and drug material running time: 133 minutes. But at a point when a lot of films settle into routine, Kosinski’s film elevates and connects in a way that makes “Only the Brave” one of the more inspiring and moving films in recent memory. Early on, “Only the Brave” feels like a worthy peer to those efforts, bolstered by a quality cast and some strong production. It seems like, especially in the years since 9/11, a number of films have tried to pay tribute to firefighters and others in similar lines of work who have worked selflessly on behalf of others. Yet the strongest character arc belongs to McDonough, and Teller puts in a dynamic and moving performance that forms the heart of the film. Connelly is excellent as the crew leader's wife, adding value beyond her comparatively brief screen time, especially in particular moments of emotional intensity. But when the time comes to get in the middle of the fires, “Only the Brave” responds with high-intensity, visceral sequences and numerous overhead shots that give the film both perspective and intimacy.īrolin leads a strong cast that delivers an array of moving performances, toggling between the lives he’s trying to guide and the life of his own that frequently feels its own strains. Throughout “Only the Brave’s” 133-minute run time, Kosinski maintains that balance between building his characters and visually engaging his audience. In fact, the first two-thirds of the movie feels so comparatively calm and conflict-free that audiences may find themselves all the more stunned by “Only the Brave’s” powerful conclusion as the crew battles the tragic Yarnell Hill Fire of 2013. These early threads help Kosinski tie the different crew members together onscreen rather than spend a lot of time offering up spectacular action sequences, painting a vivid portrait of the crew and the wildland firefighter culture that adds depth and resonance to the more dramatic events that follow.
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