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Fireball

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Tyler "The Fuse" Draven, a former football star in prison, learns he has the ability to create fire using his mind, and uses his newfound powers to get revenge on everyone who has wronged him.
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Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Nov 21, 2012
3/4
A solid B science fiction action film... Go to Full Review
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Antony B @RT29664284 Jul 26, 2026 Ian Somerhalder brings exactly the kind of charisma the movie demands, cool enough to keep one foot planted in reality while everything around him gleefully threatens to spiral into beautiful cinematic mayhem. He understands the assignment: play it straight just long enough for the audience to enjoy the madness unfolding around him. The real surprise is how much fun the writing is. The screenplay never pretends it's delivering a graduate thesis on the human condition. Instead, it embraces momentum, sharp dialogue, and a playful sense of adventure that keeps every scene moving with a grin. It knows when to crack a joke, when to raise the stakes, and most importantly when to simply let the audience enjoy the ride. See more Allison A @AlissonAnderson32 May 20, 2026 Fireball is a fiery little sci-fi thrill ride that knows exactly how to have fun with its chaos. Lexa Doig brings confidence and spark to a story packed with danger, attitude, and explosive energy. The film mixes action and absurdity with a rebellious streak, creating a world where survival is just another excuse to break the rules. Fast, pulpy, and entertaining, it’s the kind of movie that burns bright, leaves a mark, and doesn’t apologize for the smoke. See more ou8 1 @LinhagenD Jan 12, 2026 Fireball has the kind of scrappy charm that reminds you why B-movies earn lifelong fans. Lexa Doig grounds the chaos with warmth, wit, and the confidence to play every outrageous moment completely straight. The movie knows exactly what it is, has fun getting there, and invites you along for the ride. It's funny, surprisingly heartfelt, and proof that enthusiasm can outshine a blockbuster budget every single time. See more Duane M @Duanedabath Jan 9, 2026 Fireball is a little blast of fun of fire with Lexa Doig bringing plenty of charm to the chaos. The clever, funny writing keeps the laughs coming, while the story knows exactly when to turn up the heat. See more Robin O @RT70734306 Sep 8, 2025 Fireball is what happens when Lexa Doig and Ian Somerhalder wander into a story fueled by dry-cool wit, absurdity, and enough chaos to make your frontal lobe file a complaint. It’s funny, strange, sharp, and unhinged. The writing has that deadpan, ice-cold delivery where the joke lands three seconds late and then kicks your chair out from under you. I watched it expecting a movie. I got a small, beautifully organized nervous breakdown. See more Maria Q @MariaQe Sep 6, 2025 Fireball, starring Lexa Doig, is the kind of movie that looks at the phrase "things are getting out of hand" and says, "Excellent. Let’s make it worse." Doig brings plenty of energy to the chaos, while the story barrels forward with the subtlety of a meteor through a convenience store. It’s pulpy, ridiculous, and gloriously over-the-top with enough combustible nonsense to keep the entertainment meter pinned to the red. Fireball doesn’t just bring the heat, it throws gasoline on it and asks why the ceiling is on fire. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tyler "The Fuse" Draven, a former football star in prison, learns he has the ability to create fire using his mind, and uses his newfound powers to get revenge on everyone who has wronged him.
Director
Kristoffer Tabori
Producer
Harvey Kahn
Screenwriter
Kraig Wenman
Production Co
Front Street Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Some Disturbing Images|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 9, 2010
Runtime
1h 30m
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