Man on Fire
Man on Fire
R | 23 April 2004 (USA)
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Jaded ex-CIA operative John Creasy reluctantly accepts a job as the bodyguard for a 10-year-old girl in Mexico City. They clash at first, but eventually bond, and when she's kidnapped he's consumed by fury and will stop at nothing to save her life.

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WillSushyMedia

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

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Taraparain

Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

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Clarissa Mora

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

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Myron Clemons

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

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jcjccaz

Bad acting except for Christopher Walken. Last time you saw a black assassin. This movie is turned up side down. But with paganwood pushing people in roles they normally don't play, well, you have "Man on Fire". And why does every woman have to use violence against a man to get a point across. Bad movie with wrong people playing the important roles. But, again, paganwood does not think white males can do anything and this is coming from white males. That is what is so tragic.

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martinxperry-14868

This is a great remake with a strong and seasoned cast. Dakota Fanning is a heart stealer. This film says a lot about Corruption in Mexico as it crosses all lines for money. Seeing a senior police offical into the corruption up to the top of his balding head. The interplay between Denzel, Dakota, and Walken is good honest fun. The "Creasey Masterpiece" is just that and he misses no one. The ending could have been better, but for this film it is perfect.This is a good film that gets kicked a couple points higher because of the caliber of actors Scott directed.

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andrew_james10

Brilliant script, brilliant acting and by far one of the most riveting movies I have seen due to the music. A slow start and many would argue that the relationship of the hero and the child took a long time to develop, I would argue that most other movies don't spend enough time for the story to unfold in the early stages so the viewer has a rushed introduction to the characters and their relationship. Tony Scott is a fantastic director as Mr. Washington and miss Fanning are fantastic actors. I have left no spoilers. A must see film that highlights all that is good in the film industry.

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Mihai Toma

While traveling to Mexico City to visit an old friend, an ex- assassin gets a job as a bodyguard for a small girl. After she gets kidnapped and he's badly injured, not waiting to recover, he sets out to eliminate the ones responsible, one by one, hoping to get to the bottom of this despicable act.It's a brilliant thriller which focuses on Denzel's character as he unwillingly starts to bond with the little girl he's being paid to protect and the entire killing spree that follows after her kidnapping. Although apparently long, it manages to be very interesting throughout its entire length, without a single dead moment or event which shouldn't have been there. We're about to find out a big conspiracy which slow unravels, one killing at a time, ultimately leading to a highly unpredictable but very satisfying finale. Creasy is excellently played and described, making the whole atmosphere even more tense and thrilling as time goes by. The plot is also very well thought and complex, creating a great and unique atmosphere in which the whole action can be displayed in its entire beauty.I have to admit that I am a big fan of Denzel, his acting really being top-notch in all movies I have seen with him, especially in leading role, as he manages to transmit a lot of emotions and feelings with everything he depicts. He has a great ability to transpose into his characters, especially in this type of movies, making almost all of them one of a kind. It's a true pleasure to watch him act and this movie is no exception. On the contrary, it's one of the best! As you might have guessed by now, I was really impressed by this movie, its characters, action and plot, making it another great which provided two and a half hours of awesome cinematography.

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