I have to admit that I was skeptical about Only the Brave, a true-life drama about wilderness firefighters battling a horrific blaze. But what intrigued me was that the film was directed by Joseph Kosinski, who's best known for Tron: Legacy, a visually spectacular sci-fi flick. His latest movie doesn't lead with its visuals: It's a modest but resonant ensemble piece starring Josh Brolin, Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly. Only the Brave may be conventional, but it's smart and it's thoughtful and it works. My review is up at Screen International.
