Man on Fire

Name: Man on Fire
Director: Tony Scott
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 146 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Christopher Walken, Radha Mitchell, Marc Anthony

2004Dir. Tony Scott2h 26m

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Runtime2h 26m

Released2004

Budget$70M

Box office$130.3M

DirectorTony Scott

About This Movie

Man on Fire is a gritty, intense journey through Mexico City's underbelly. Tony Scott really taps into a raw, almost chaotic energy here, and you can feel the tension from the start. Denzel Washington's portrayal of John Creasy is layered; he captures that mix of anger and vulnerability beautifully. The cinematography is distinctive, with a lot of quick cuts and saturated colors that really add to the atmosphere. The film’s pacing keeps you on edge, oscillating between slow, reflective moments and explosive action sequences. Not to mention the practical effects during the action scenes—it’s refreshing to see tangible stunts over CGI. It’s a film that resonates with themes of vengeance and redemption without being overly preachy.

Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, Digital, 4K UHDCinematography by Paul Cameron, distinct visual styleDenzel Washington received praise for his performanceFeatures a memorable score by Harry Gregson-Williams