Burn
Area23a | Release Date: November 9, 2012 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
82
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Universal acclaim based on 4 Critic Reviews
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4
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0
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90
The New York TimesStephen HoldenNov 8, 2012
For all the alarming statistics cited in the film, Burn is not a depressing movie. The firefighters interviewed are remarkably resilient men who talk enthusiastically about the adrenaline rush of their work. And the film makes you thankful for members of this macho breed, who relish risking their lives to save others. Read full review
88
Slant MagazineGlenn Heath Jr.Nov 6, 2012
The endless scenes of burning buildings and macho posturing merely provide an action-driven context for the filmmakers to deal with more personal topics like loneliness and resiliency. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinNov 6, 2012
Vividly captures a year in the life of eastside Detroit's Engine Company 50. Read full review
70
Village VoiceKristina BravoNov 6, 2012
In this lively and affecting documentary, filmmakers Tom Putnam and Brenna Sanchez show that Detroit is burning. Literally. Read full review
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