Only The Brave (2017) is a Hard-Hitting True Story | A Video Essay

Only The Brave got lost in the shuffle of the 2010's abundance of true story films. I believe this is one of the best true story films out there.
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[@Nakiami]

I'm so glad that I''m not the only one who really enjoyed this film. I didn't know anything about hotshots other then they help put out wildfires. I had no idea where the film was heading and it destroyed me, I walked out of the theater crying my eyes out (thankfully I was at a late showing and there was only one other person in the theater). I try to get as many people as possible to watch this amazing movie and thanks for writing a good video about it too!

[@AndrewSindt]

Exactly! I had no idea the story either just went to my local theater and it changed my life. I had to sit in the dark for a while and wipe my tears away and sneak out as soon as possible because I knew if anyone tried talking to me I wouldn't be able to. I tell everyone I know, especially after Kosinski and Teller are blowing up right now, to go watch this film.

[@nofatchicks12]

Me too. I think that has to be the only way to watch it.

[@nofatchicks12]

This is the most beautiful movie, that I've ever seen. It is so sad and so inspiring. I love horror movies. This was the ultimate horror. Well done sir. Do you only do factual or is fiction also there. If you could do one on The Divide. I think you would be great at it. That movie is heavy. Not a reality yet . Maybe in a few months though. Wacawaca

[@Big_J_Gamming]

I have a fire fighting class and my teacher would not let us watch till the end because he didn’t want to see them dying and how sad the families are, each family did a funeral for the hotshot crew aka there family members that died.

[@SIX6SIXer]

were you worried you were gonna be?

[@woopy_doopy]

Can't believe this video is so underrated. Even though it's a review, it really touched me. The way you editted it, the way you used your voice. Holy shit, that's some skill.

[@plac3]

Yea right. I forgot I was watching KZbin until reading this comment honestly. Felt like I was watching the movie already. Does such a perfect blend of footage and commentary. Also funny cause I’m seeing it a while after, and it’s funny to hear his comment on top gun 😂

[@christianmockler5141]

Took a long time for me to watch this movie, I was very close to my brothers on that team. (Kevin, Chris, Jesse, and Eric) miss you brothers till I see you on the big one on the other side.

[@shamarremp7089]

This movie, this story broke my heart on so many levels. I've been on a hotshot crew for a few years back in like 2006-2007 and I can relate to this story and those men on every level. There were 2 times where I was thinking it's over, the first was clear conditions and I ran from the approaching fire. The second was so much worse, I had zero visibility even 3ft in front of me in all directions and I was choking and vomiting from the smoke. All I could hear was the fire burning as well as advancing. I somehow made it out and survived through no action of my own and am so very fortunate. I hope one day to visit the site as well as pay my respects to those heroes as well as all who knew them. Heroes they will forever remain, never forgotten...

[@AndrewSindt]

Incredible story, thanks for sharing and thank you for your service.

[@beegeefan4ever]

Thank you for the years you served

[@ratchettt]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@Negan-lo7yr]

I have way too much trauma from fire, it's one of the worst things imaginable..

[@brandoncampanaro7571]

Id like to say as a Canadian (most of my country is wilderness) i have only RESPECT for men like this... they might just be telling themselves "its just a job" but they save so many lives by doing that not only human but also animal lives, an out of control wild forest fire can spread hundreds of miles in a few days...

[@FUBARGunpla]

I was in college when this happened and i still remember covering it at the radio station, this story fuckin killed me, the thought of 19 men laying down in a fuckin fire the size of a storm is insane. Rip hot shots

[@Yourmommoans]

Those bags are last resort. They can only reflect radiant heat, but the second flame comes into contact with the shelter, it’s useless. Those men did not have enough time to create a break in fuel before they were burned over. We are always training for the worst, and the Granite Mountain Hotshots did everything they were supposed to in that situation.

[@nofatchicks12]

Mike Tyson said it best. You can train, you can have a plan. But the first time you get punched in the face . You forget all of that.

[@jeremycox2983]

I have been under one of those shelters that had been decommissioned and I can tell that I would not want to be under one those shelters.

[@SanctumGamingNetwork]

I really wish more people would see this movie, it’s absolutely fantastic and the families of the fallen firefighters approved everything. They wouldn’t make the movie without their permission. It’s an absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking movie that I believe did the granite mountain hotshots justice.

[@adriancozad8308]

Our modual of 5 crew's were on the lines in Sawtooth National Forest when we got the news a crew was over-run,later at supper our whole camp fell into silence,hundreds of Wildland Firefighters etc,getting ready for tomorrow.

[@alyssabrown6480]

imagine the tremendous of guilt he must carry for the rest of his life. 💔

[@blitz8425]

He has a quote I think it's at the end of the movie about it's not the guilt he carries with him anymore, but the memory of them that he and all of us carry. That they are heroes.

[@mikedee4160]

I’m a former Arizona Hotshot (Flagstaff, 1987; and, I did a road trip with Blue Ridge known in the movie as Blue River) Anyway, thanks for this….

[@AndrewSindt]

Awesome to hear from you, much respect! How accurate do you think the film was?

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

​@@AndrewSindt great breakdown

[@jackrip4702]

This last summer I decided I would become a Wildland firefighter. I have about a year before I'm old enough to actually apply. I watched this movie last night. My perspective went through a major change. Because of this movie I feel the realness of this career. I am still going to apply for this job. I have the most respect for all 20 of those brave men.

[@ReeseMacalma]

Your editing (along with the sound and music) on this video essay is phenomenal. I love the vulnerability and emotion that you put into this.

[@ReeseMacalma]

It may be late but I'm glad that this underrated gem of a movie (and Kosinski as a director, Teller as an actor) is getting the attention that it deserves because of the success of the Top Gun sequel.

[@brandoncampanaro7571]

Miles is a great actor I've been watching him for years, he just never really got a big break till recently

[@afitcouchpotato4014]

In all my years of watching cinema there’s only been 3 movies that have stood out to me the most out of all of them. 13 hours Only The Brave Captain Philips Each talked about sacrifice, trauma, and perseverance in a way no other piece of cinema I’ve ever seen has been able to do. Only the brave the first time I saw it made me feel as so uncomfortable the first time I saw it because I knew who the hotshots were beforehand, but I never knew this is how it happened. It sent me into a place I hadn’t been to before in my mind and made me feel. You won’t get that out of modern day cinema because everything about films nowadays is a fucking political message but movies like these are simple, survival by any means possible and overcoming. In war there’s never a winner on either side, someone doesn’t get to go home in war. In fire there’s never a victor only what’s left and how soon you can fight it. In man you can find selflessness in a world where everyone is for themselves. That’s what these 3 films taught me

[@beegeefan4ever]

Thank you for posting. I’ve watched the movie( I bought it), every year on June 30, in memory of our Granite Mountain Hotshots ( this year/ 10 year anniversary, I watched it at least 5 times starting two weeks before). Not one time that I’ve watched, that I didn’t end up crying ; the cast and crew did an awesome job; beautiful movie. My son has been a hotshot for going on 17 years, and he says that the true heroes are the spouses and partners of the hotshots, because they are the ones who are at home holding everything together so that these special people can go out there and do what they love-do what they were made for and are good at..very few can be a WFF and not too many even know who they are or when and where they are out there-sleeping( sometimes) in a tent in the middle of whatever terrain where they happened to be fighting the fire ….many many times eating REM’s..when they have time .. I could go on and on, I admire all these people ( so much) who do this and I want to thank each one of them for sacrificing their lives to save lives, property and land for all of us God bless you all 🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️. Don’t forget National Wild land firefighter appreciation day is July 2nd every year RIP Granite Mountain Hotshots

[@randallsavage13]

Doing this job for 13 years now and I couldn’t agree with you more and I felt the same way like it didn’t hit the same way like black hawk down did or saving private did but it had everything it needed to

[@Rhyskendall8]

Some of those guys didn’t even make it into their shelters, some were found on top of them, partially in or not in one at all. I’d like to think it was instant from the fumes. I just read the autopsy reports. It’s a grim read.

[@ancilmarcantel6060]

I just rewatched this film yesterday. it left me speechless again and Im so happy i did. I look forward to hoefukly making my own video on it too and doscussing how it changed my view on life

[@ajdembroski7529]

Native of Prescott. Thank you for this.

[@patriciawatson-roberts81573]

This is a fantastic movie. We saw it in the theater when it came out. My Dad, Husband and Brother all were or are firefighters. We live in the NJ Pine Barrens and we've seen our fair share of wildfires over the years. Whenever those tones go off I always know there's a chance that those I love the most may not make it home. People outside of the first responder family do not know or understand just how dangerous wildfires truly are. This movie is wonderful and heartbreaking, but it's a story that needed to be shown to the world. May the Granite Mountain Hotshots RIP. My thoughts remain with their families and friends.

[@ChristophGangrel]

The scene in school hits hard af... Every person there is hoping that his / hers family member is the survivor knowing verry well what does it mean to the others... When Brendan walks in he sees the dissapointment and sadness on all the faces... And Amanda is the only one who comforts him in his despair...

[@TiciaA26]

This was a great movie about a heartbreaking story. They were so young. And it takes a great commitment to protect others as a first responder. Much respect and admiration.

[@Matt314159]

This is such a criminally underrated gem. I'm glad there are other people who appreciate it, were rocked by and changed by it. I think the title gives a wrong first impression. It's frustrating to me how many times I've tried to get somebody to watch it and they ignore my recommendation.

[@kermi999]

amazing film. really was a tear jerker

[@fredbrush7874]

One fantastic movie with a very sad ending .RIP Granite Mountain Hotshots.

[@brandonhanrahan1748]

Amazingly beautiful video essay. Extremely well done.

[@jeffmutter2286]

Great essay…when I saw this movie it also impacted me unexpectedly…to this day it still bothers me

[@BipoIarbear]

Some things stick with u eh 😔. To risk your lives for others is the most noble thing and if your like me u can't forgive yourself for not being there

[@deanroach8962]

This movie is criminally underrated, my dad wrote and investigated the article this was written from. I remember how powerful the premier was.

[@shkmru2]

Why am i crying, maybe because i just hate loss of life, its so terrible

[@z_rock8391]

My dad worked with this crew the year it happened. Always told me I should do it til that day…

[@xeno6527]

The end scene i almost couldnt watch i knew what was gonna happen and i cant i use to have that same fear of my dad coming home in a box. I have seen soilders do exacly what donut has done and my heart goes out to the men and women who will make a sacrifice that no one else will. Much love may they rest in peace.

[@fwdcnorac8574]

Lived in Cave Creek for 15 years. I knew a couple of those guys. Just about the best people you could know. Full of laughs and grit. Pillars of the community. The best of all of us.

[@10Cnote]

Thanks man, this film kills me every time.

[@JasonMcKee-ow3xy]

The bags are not there to save you, theyre there because there is a very small chance they can save you

[@KoleJones-o8g]

We all know who's full. Today's for all those men losing their lives. It was the pilot in the plane. Because he can do his Job This video almost maybe cry.

[@jademers88]

Those pilots have to be absolutely devastated and full of guilt. I feel so bad for them and all the men who lost their lives during this horrible tragedy. Just heartbreaking and upsetting to see how all of this unfolded

[@AmandaWhittaker-g7h]

I found this films extremely moving so much it’s hard to watch it but you can’t stop …what brave men

[@PPSH-Riley]

Found your channel from this video. Subscribed, just learned about this movie

[@southernlady160]

I still think I would have tried to outrun it being panicked by the situation, wouldn't have been any worse than lying there, but they were told to deploy and they followed their sup instructions. What a horrible way to die.

[@EricWoolsey-ir4yk]

I loved it too brother, hit me hard as well.

[@louiewilliams3918]

Top gun sequel was sick

[@bronsonmaniac]

Hope more people see this video

[@factfilenews]

Excellent ❤

[@misc123xyz]

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[@lamel2228]

great essay

[@Youstoopidahh]

I miss when America used to idolize heroes like these. Firefighters, police officers, construction workers, etc. Now everybody just talks about PRIDE, feminism, and equality…

[@commiehunter733]

Well said

[@cnewton423]

I just wanna say, I didn't stick around because I didn't listen to u... I wanted to hear your interpretation of the movie

[@elizabethuh-smith5474]

I'm still absolutely gutted.

[@Miguel-jr3gb]

Why the video name is "Spanish"

[@misc123xyz]

666th like

[@AndrewSindt]

better like it again

[@brickman2767]

I liked it till I heard ur opinion on the second top gun, I’m out

[@AndrewSindt]

I made this review over a year ago! Maverick is my favorite film of 2022 so far.

[@charitygrant4542]

I was in 6th grade when Top Gun came out ('86). I wanted to marry Peter Cetera 5th through 7th grade so I'm a bit of an expert when it comes to... never mind. Anyway, Brickman sounds like a pilot name to me. You could be a wingman easy! How would someone get that nickname? I like it.

[@CPorter]

Ir was a nice video, loved this movie too, but you didn't really explain how this changed your life.

[@papichulo110029]

Worst recap narrative

[@sexrobot4921]

okay good review no hate. but you sound like your about to cry when explaining this.