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{{Infobox film
| name = Backdraft 2
| name = Backdraft 2
| image = Backdraft 2 poster.jpg
| image = Backdraft 2 poster.jpg
| caption = DVD cover
| director = [[Gonzalo López-Gallego]]
| director = [[Gonzalo López-Gallego]]
| producer = Raffaella De Laurentiis
| producer = [[Raffaella De Laurentiis]]
| writer = [[Gregory Widen]]
| writer = [[Gregory Widen]]
| based_on = {{based on|[[Backdraft (film)|Characters]]|Gregory Widen}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Joe Anderson (actor)|Joe Anderson]]
* [[Joe Anderson (actor)|Joe Anderson]]
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| music = [[Randy Edelman]]
| music = [[Randy Edelman]]
| cinematography = José David Montero
| cinematography = José David Montero
| editor = Gonzalo López-Gallego
| editing = Gonzalo López-Gallego
| studio = [[Imagine Entertainment]]
| studio = [[Imagine Entertainment]]
| distributor = [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]]
| distributor = [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]]
| released = {{Film date|2019|05|14|United States}} (Video On Demand)
| released = {{Film date|2019|05|14}}
| runtime = 101 minutes
| runtime = 101 minutes
| country = United States
| country = United States
| language = English

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'''''Backdraft 2''''' (also known as '''''Backdraft II''''') is a 2019 [[drama film|drama]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] film directed by [[Gonzalo López-Gallego]] and written by [[Gregory Widen]]. A sequel to the 1991 film ''[[Backdraft (film)|Backdraft]]'', it stars [[Joe Anderson (actor)|Joe Anderson]], with [[William Baldwin]] and [[Donald Sutherland]] reprising their roles as Brian McCaffrey and Ronald Bartel in the 1991 film. It was released on a [[direct-to-video]] format on May 14, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/backdraft_2|title=Backdraft 2|date=June 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Prange |first1=Stephanie |title=‘Backdraft 2’ to Fire Up on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital May 14 From Universal |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/backdraft-2-to-fire-up-on-blu-ray-dvd-and-digital-may-14-from-universal/ |website=Media Play News |publisher=JCH Media Inc. |accessdate=May 5, 2019 |date=March 12, 2019}}</ref>
'''''Backdraft 2''''' (also known as '''''Backdraft II''''') is a 2019 American [[action film|action]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] film directed by [[Gonzalo López-Gallego]] and written by [[Gregory Widen]]. A sequel to the 1991 film ''[[Backdraft (film)|Backdraft]]'', also written by Widen, it stars [[Joe Anderson (actor)|Joe Anderson]], with [[William Baldwin]] and [[Donald Sutherland]] reprising their roles as Brian McCaffrey and Ronald Bartel from the original film. It was released on a [[direct-to-video]] format on May 14, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Prange |first1=Stephanie |title='Backdraft 2' to Fire Up on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital May 14 From Universal |url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/backdraft-2-to-fire-up-on-blu-ray-dvd-and-digital-may-14-from-universal/ |website=Media Play News |publisher=JCH Media Inc. |accessdate=May 5, 2019 |date=March 12, 2019}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
[[Fire investigation|Arson investigator]] Sean McCaffrey, son of the late Lieutenant Stephen "Bull" McCaffrey, works out of Station 17 of the [[Chicago Fire Department]], one of the units in the division run by his uncle, Deputy District Chief of the Chicago Office of Fire Investigation (OFI) Brian McCaffrey. Sean prefers working alone, and is initially rude when Station 17's Captain White tells him he must follow protocol and work with a partner, Maggie Rening.
[[Fire investigation|Arson investigator]] Sean McCaffrey, son of the late Lieutenant Stephen "Bull" McCaffrey, works out of Station 17 of the [[Chicago Fire Department]], one of the units in the division run by his uncle, Deputy District Chief of the Chicago Office of Fire Investigation (OFI) Brian McCaffrey. Sean prefers working alone, and is initially rude when Station 17's Captain White tells him he must follow protocol and work with a partner, Maggie Rening.


The new team is assigned a fire which killed five youngsters on Halloween. After they confirm the fire is arson, they later catch an arsonist who tells them that he had turned down a massive fee to set the Halloween fire. Sean talks with Ronald Bartel, a murderous arsonist who has been in prison for decades. Bartel provides insight that includes the involvement of terrorists, using fires to distract from the theft of missiles. A bomb is planted in Sean's home and Sean calls Brian and tells him about what happened. Brian drops by and sees if he can defuse it, but unfortunately, he dies in the attempt. A funeral is held for Brian, and Sean bids farewell to him just as he bid farewell to his father decades earlier. Ronald expresses condolences to Sean and explains to him where the terrorists possibly hang out. Sean and Maggie go after the terrorists, who are subsequently caught and defeated. As in the previous film, the picture ends when a call comes in for another fire.
The new team is assigned a fire which killed five youngsters on Halloween. After they confirm the fire is arson, they later catch an arsonist who tells them that he had turned down a massive fee to set the Halloween fire. Sean talks with Ronald Bartel, a murderous arsonist who has been in prison for decades. Bartel provides insight that includes the involvement of terrorists, using fires to distract from the theft of missiles. A bomb is planted in Sean's home and Sean calls Brian and tells him about what happened. Brian drops by and sees if he can defuse it, but dies in the process. A funeral is held for Brian and Sean bids farewell to him just as he bid farewell to his father decades earlier. Ronald expresses condolences to Sean and explains to him where the terrorists possibly hang out. Sean and Maggie go after the terrorists, who are subsequently caught and defeated. And like in 1991, the film ends when a call comes in for another fire.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{cast listing|
{{castlist|
* [[Joe Anderson (actor)|Joe Anderson]] as Sean McCaffrey
* [[Joe Anderson (actor)|Joe Anderson]] as Sean McCaffrey, Fire Marshal of Chicago Office of Fire Investigation (OFI) and son of the late Lieutenant Steven “Bull” McCaffrey.
* [[William Baldwin]] as Brian McCaffrey, Deputy District Chief of Chicago Office of Fire Investigation (OFI)
* [[William Baldwin]] as Brian McCaffrey, Deputy District Chief of Chicago Office of Fire Investigation (OFI), Alternate Chief (AC)
* [[Donald Sutherland]] as Ronald Bartel, Ex-Pyromaniac
* [[Donald Sutherland]] as Ronald Bartel
* Alisha Bailey as Maggie Rening
* Alisha Bailey as Maggie Rening
* [[Alastair Mackenzie]] as Captain White
* [[Alastair Mackenzie]] as Captain White
* [[Ross O'Hennessy]] as Jack
* [[Dominic Mafham]] as ATF Agent Ralph Kunz
* [[Dominic Mafham]] as ATF Agent Ralph Kunz
* Jessamine-Bliss Bell as Jenny Yang
* Jessamine-Bliss Bell as Jenny Yang
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==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=40|count=5|average=2|consensus=|ref=yes |access-date=May 3, 2024}} Alex McLevy of The [[A.V. Club]] gave a positive review, writing, "This is the kind of brainless but trashily enjoyable film that would suit the bill when you're looking for something to watch hangover on a lazy Sunday afternoon."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.avclub.com/surely-1991-s-backdraft-could-have-been-left-on-the-ash-1834825269 | title=Backdraft 2 exists, hoping to reignite your love for the decades-old original | website=[[The A.V. Club]] | date=May 27, 2019 }}</ref>
Jason Rugaard of [[Movie Mavericks]] awarded the film two stars and stated in his review of the film "Based on its on-screen merits it's a passable experience, but there isn't really anything to distinguish Backdraft 2 from an episode of ''Chicago Fire'' or ''911''". Barbara Shulgasser of [[Common Sense Media]] awarded the film a one-star and described the film as an "Unnecessary, nonsensical sequel". Martin Liebman of [[Blu-ray.com]] awarded the film a 2.5 out of 5 and described the film as "one of the most inconsequential films around". Film critic Rob Hunter of [[Slashfilm]] said in his review "Ultimately, the film fails in the two big areas where the original succeeded – the emotion and the awe. Anderson’s performance helps somewhat in getting viewers to care...". David Duprey of ThatMomentIn described the film as "a messy, by-the-numbers action flick with – let's just say it – no spark."


==References==
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Revision as of 14:01, 25 June 2024

Backdraft 2
DVD cover
Directed byGonzalo López-Gallego
Written byGregory Widen
Based onCharacters
by Gregory Widen
Produced byRaffaella De Laurentiis
Starring
CinematographyJosé David Montero
Edited byGonzalo López-Gallego
Music byRandy Edelman
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures Home Entertainment
Release date
  • May 14, 2019 (2019-05-14)
Running time
101 minutes
LandVereinigte Staaten
SpracheEnglisch

Backdraft 2 (also known as Backdraft II) is a 2019 American action thriller film directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego and written by Gregory Widen. A sequel to the 1991 film Backdraft, also written by Widen, it stars Joe Anderson, with William Baldwin and Donald Sutherland reprising their roles as Brian McCaffrey and Ronald Bartel from the original film. It was released on a direct-to-video format on May 14, 2019.[1]

Synopsis

Arson investigator Sean McCaffrey, son of the late Lieutenant Stephen "Bull" McCaffrey, works out of Station 17 of the Chicago Fire Department, one of the units in the division run by his uncle, Deputy District Chief of the Chicago Office of Fire Investigation (OFI) Brian McCaffrey. Sean prefers working alone, and is initially rude when Station 17's Captain White tells him he must follow protocol and work with a partner, Maggie Rening.

The new team is assigned a fire which killed five youngsters on Halloween. After they confirm the fire is arson, they later catch an arsonist who tells them that he had turned down a massive fee to set the Halloween fire. Sean talks with Ronald Bartel, a murderous arsonist who has been in prison for decades. Bartel provides insight that includes the involvement of terrorists, using fires to distract from the theft of missiles. A bomb is planted in Sean's home and Sean calls Brian and tells him about what happened. Brian drops by and sees if he can defuse it, but dies in the process. A funeral is held for Brian and Sean bids farewell to him just as he bid farewell to his father decades earlier. Ronald expresses condolences to Sean and explains to him where the terrorists possibly hang out. Sean and Maggie go after the terrorists, who are subsequently caught and defeated. And like in 1991, the film ends when a call comes in for another fire.

Cast

Release

The film was released on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on May 14, 2019.

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 40% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 2/10.[2] Alex McLevy of The A.V. Club gave a positive review, writing, "This is the kind of brainless but trashily enjoyable film that would suit the bill when you're looking for something to watch hangover on a lazy Sunday afternoon."[3]

References

  1. ^ Prange, Stephanie (March 12, 2019). "'Backdraft 2' to Fire Up on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital May 14 From Universal". Media Play News. JCH Media Inc. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Backdraft 2". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 3, 2024. Edit this at Wikidata
  3. ^ "Backdraft 2 exists, hoping to reignite your love for the decades-old original". The A.V. Club. May 27, 2019.
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