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The Bravest

2019 · 118 min

A relentless, earnest disaster spectacle that pins you in your seat with roaring flames and quiet moments of sacrifice.

Directed by
Tony Chan
Genres
Drama, Action
Starring
Huang Xiaoming, Du Jiang, Tan Zhuo
Overview
Based on real life events, the film revolves around the heroic efforts of a team of firefighters as they attempt to deal with a fire that breaks out at an oil refinery in Dalian.

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Directed by
Tony Chan
Genres
Drama, Action
Starring
Huang Xiaoming, Du Jiang, Tan Zhuo
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
relentless, 4 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • violence
  • death
  • loyalty
  • trauma
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror4
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension9
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight8

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Genres
drama, action
Directed by
Tony Chan
Written by
Yu Yonggan, Tony Chan
Starring
Huang Xiaoming, Du Jiang, Tan Zhuo, Yang Zi, Ou Hao, Jason Koo, Hou Yong, Yin Xiaotian
Music
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Cinematography
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118 min
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China, Hong Kong, United States of America
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