Directed by Irwin Allen
My rating: 3 stars out of 4
IMDb
(Blu-ray, Fox)
A gripping and somewhat realistic story about people trapped in a burning skyscraper and the fire fighters who try to save them. After the horrors of 9/11 it takes on an even greater realism, and McQueen's final warning almost seems prescient. It successfully exploits the natural fear of heights and especially the fear of being trapped in a burning building. It takes a couple of wrong turns towards the end, with an unrealistic rescue of people trapped in a scenic elevator and an ending that simply does not make sense, but it's quite a ride. I'm happy to report the cat survived, wish I could say the same for its owner, and all thanks to OJ!
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