“Only the Brave” celebrates the jocular, physical friendship of men, as mentors, brothers, enemies, and co-workers. His Marsh is tough, gritty and fair, but his brand of masculinity, which his men imitate, draws its strength from vulnerability and fellowship. That obsession often puts him at odds with his wife, Amanda (Jennifer Connelly), a headstrong, loving woman who rehabilitates horses, and often her husband too.īrolin, bearded and soot-streaked, has never been better, in a role that seems written for him.
He doggedly pursues a Type 1 certification unheard of for his municipal department, and inspires the group of roughneck men to follow him into the fire with a potent blend of passion, dedication, obsession and preparation.
The focus on protocol, procedure and planning is tantamount to the way this story unfolds, but it’s also a reflection of the way Eric’s mind works, and the way he leads his team.
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