![]() The story is particularly good in 'Only the Brave'. The writing is intelligent and poignant, really making one think. ![]() The music drives the action well and fits the film's tone, while the direction has both a hard and sympathetic edge that allows the drama to have full impact while not going over the top either way of overblown or anaemic. The cinematography in particular is done beautifully and the practical effects will leave one spellbound. 'Only the Brave' is exceptionally made on a visual level. Having said that, it is also a wonderful film in its own right. Like what was said in my review for 'Paddington 2', another highlight film of the year, after seeing my fair share of overblown big-budget blockbusters with little soul, films that waste great premises and films that attempted laugh-a-minute laughs and doing it in a way that came at the expense of heart, 'Only the Brave' was a much needed refreshment. 'Only the Brave' is to me one of the best films of 2017, one can argue thus far but the end of the year is near so will leave out the thus far, considering that 2017 has been a very inconsistent year for films this is saying a fair bit. ![]() No other film this year so far has affected me emotionally as much as 'Only the Brave', even 'God's Own Country'. Potential that was more than lived up to. With such a harrowing and inspiring real-life subject and a talented cast and crew, 'Only the Brave' had a lot going for it and the potential was enormous. Reviewed by TheLittleSongbird 10 / 10 Brave doesn't even describe it ![]()
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