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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 11/21/2012
3/4
A solid B science fiction action film... Go to Full Review
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Antony B @RT29664284 Jul 26 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 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 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 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 Shawna R @Shawnarrr Aug 25 Fireball is the kind of glorious B-movie chaos where the dialogue is sharper than the explosions and the characters are having far too much fun to behave sensibly. Lexa Doig leads a wonderfully eccentric bunch of characters through a story fueled by clever banter, bad decisions, and enough attitude to power a small city. The characters keep things moving, trading zingers like they're throwing flaming grenades across the room. Fast, funny, charmingly ridiculous, and proof that a good cast with great banter can make even complete cinematic lunacy an absolute blast. See more Mackenzie A @Mackenz Aug 24 Fireball is a slick, entertaining ride with enough twists to keep you guessing and enough surprises to make the journey worthwhile. Lexa Doig brings plenty of spark, while Kraig Wenman’s funny dialogue keeps the whole thing moving. A fun little genre gem with more up its sleeve than you might expect. 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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