Man on Fire
Ex-bodyguard seeks revenge amidst Mexico's kidnapping wave
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About Man on Fire
Released: 2004
Platform: Hulu
Rating: R
Run time: 2h 26m
Cast
Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Christopher Walken, Giancarlo Giannini, Radha Mitchell
About Man on Fire
Man on Fire is a 2004 action-thriller film directed by Tony Scott. The plot revolves around John Creasy (Denzel Washington), a jaded former CIA officer and bodyguard, who is hired to protect nine-year-old Lupita "Pita" Ramos (Dakota Fanning) from abduction. When Pita is kidnapped, Creasy's fiery rage is unleashed, and he will stop at nothing to save her.
Making / Production
The film was directed by Tony Scott and produced by Regency Enterprises and New Regency Productions. Screenplay was done by Brian Helgeland, based on a novel by the same name written by A.J. Quinnell. The film was shot in Mexico City, presenting a gritty and realistic view of the city.
Actors
- Denzel Washington as John Creasy, a former CIA operative and bodyguard - His intense, yet sensitive, portrayal was key in bringing the character to life.
- Dakota Fanning as Lupita "Pita" Ramos - Fanning, despite her young age, delivered an emotionally-charged performance that was crucial to the film's dramatic tension.
- Radha Mitchell as Lisa Ramos - Mitchell portrayed Pita's mother, displaying a wide range of emotions as she dealt with her daughter's abduction.
- Christopher Walken as Paul Rayburn - Walken played a former colleague and friend of Creasy, his nuanced performance added layers to the character.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The movie is a remake of a 1987 film with the same name.
- Denzel Washington performed most of his own stunts in the movie.
- The film is quite popular in Mexico despite its critical portrayal of corruption and violence.
Awards
The film, though not highly recognized in awards circuits, received notable nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for Denzel Washington at the Black Reel Awards.
Quotes
- "Creasy's art is death. He's about to paint his masterpiece." - Rayburn (Christopher Walken)
- "I wish... you had... more time." - Creasy (Denzel Washington)
- "Do you think God'll forgive us for what we've done?" - Pita (Dakota Fanning)
Music and Soundtrack
- Composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, the film's intense and dramatic score played a significant role in setting the tone of the movie.
- The film features songs from artists like Linda Ronstadt, Vicente Fernández, and Paulina Rubio, reflecting the movie's Mexican setting.
About Man on Fire
A tormented bodyguard in Mexico City seeks revenge when his client, a young girl, gets kidnapped.
