Fire with Fire
Director: David Barrett
Actors: Josh Duhamel, Bruce Willis, Rosario Dawson
PlotA firefighter witnesses a brutal murder committed by a notorious crime boss and agrees to testify against him. Fearing retribution, he enters the witness protection program and tries to start over in a new city with a new identity. Despite the precautions, his life remains under threat as the crime boss’s henchmen continue their relentless pursuit, undermining the firefighter's sense of security. His new beginning is marked by isolation and the constant anxiety of exposure, with the criminal's reach seemingly extending beyond the grasp of the law.
As the trial date approaches, the situation escalates dangerously, culminating in an attack that puts the lives of the firefighter and those close to him in jeopardy. Feeling let down by the law enforcement's ability to protect him, he decides to take matters into his own hands. The firefighter transforms from a law-abiding citizen into someone driven by a stark desire for self-preservation and justice. He sets out on a perilous path to confront the crime boss and his empire, realizing that the only way to ensure his safety and peace of mind might be to fight fire with fire. The lines between right and wrong blur as the firefighter battles with the morality of his actions and the consequences they may bring.
Writers: Tom O'Connor, Lowell Cauffiel
Release Date: 05 Dec 2012
Runtime: 97 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Fire With Fire' is a predictably bland, yet oddly comforting direct-to-video offering.
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