Only the Brave is based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters, who risked their lives to protect a town. Their heroic actions were encapsulated in a GQ article, which served as the inspiration for this powerful and moving drama thriller.
Tom Cruise has now done three science fiction films: Minority Report, War of the Worlds and Oblivion. The first two under blockbuster juggernaut, Steven Spielberg, were well-received with Philip K. Dick adaptation Minority Report winning approval from critics and audiences alike, with War of the Worlds making a less convincing case.