Which is better Backdraft or Ladder 49?

Which movie is better I'm going to rent one of them & don't know which to get?

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Permalink Reply by Andrew on November 21, 2009 at 2:27am

They're both great movies.

Backdraft is older, so the special effects are better in Ladder 49. They both contain some sort of romanticism, and they both have sad points as well.

I suggest renting both, although I personally like Ladder 49 better. But Backdraft is a very close second, and is a classic.

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Permalink Reply by Smoke Eater on November 21, 2009 at 2:53am

"You never know, till the moment the fire stares you down. Your just gonna do this job or be great at it." How's that for ya Jeff? :-)

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Permalink Reply by John J Finn on November 21, 2009 at 5:46am

LADDER 49 but I am a little bias. John *** Engine - 33 Pinellas Park Fire Department

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Permalink Reply by Loyd Dittfurth on November 21, 2009 at 10:09am

"what has stephen been feeding you those bullshit lines" Brian

"Ya" Tim

"My old man used to use that shit al the time" Brian

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Pinkerton on November 21, 2009 at 11:09am

BOTH ARE GREAT MOVIES.... BUT I HAVE TO GO WITH LADDER 49...

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Permalink Reply by WestPhilly on November 21, 2009 at 11:10am

This is one of the scariest threads I've read in quite some time.

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Permalink Reply by Thomas Hickmott on November 21, 2009 at 11:18am

Ladder 49 of course. Backdraft was a great movie but Ladder 49 told a better story and showed what real Firefighting Families go through on a daily bases.

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Permalink Reply by Loyd Dittfurth on November 21, 2009 at 12:16pm

I thought Backdraft was based on a true story

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Permalink Reply by J. D. Rinard on November 21, 2009 at 12:35pm

I myself liked Backdraft the best. Ladder 49 was a little slow going for my taste. But as all here are saying both are real good movies. Appart from a lot of "HOLLYWOOD" moments in them. And Ron I have not heard of the FDNY: Brothers In Battle movie. Can it be rented or where do you find it?

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Permalink Reply by Loyd Dittfurth on November 21, 2009 at 1:28pm

didnt know they had that im so buying that for myself (early christmas)

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Permalink Reply by Avery Dale on November 21, 2009 at 4:10pm

Backdraft is an awesome movie even though it is a little far fetched in most parts. Ladder 49 is also a great movie that is more realistic. Both are #1 in my opinion, I'd rent, or better yet buy, both and get it over with.