![]() His 2013 novel NOS4A2 was turned into a television series that ran for two seasons on AMC Locke & Key (Hill co-created the original IDW comic with Gabriel Rodriguez) has been renewed for a third season over at Netflix and Blumhouse is primed to release The Black Phone (based on Hill's short story of the same name) this summer and several more of the author's short stories became episodes of Shudder's Creepshow reboot. Like his dad, Hill has had no trouble selling his literary works for Hollywood adaptations. I'm an enormous Stephen King fan, we talk every day, and there's never going to be a writer who's influence is going to be on my work like his." "My book does carry a lot of echoes of The Stand, which is a novel that I adored, and you know, I sometimes joked that the book is The Stand if it was soaked in gasoline and set on fire," he said, later adding: "But the truth is, I love my dad. Speaking with NPR in 2016 around the book's publication, Hill didn't shy away from comparisons to his famous father. The title refers to a mysterious figure dressed in a yellow fire fighter's jacket who roams the ruins of civilization, protecting the innocent and avenging those who have been wronged with the help of an iron bar. There is no cure for the disease - colloquially known as "Dragonscale" - which prompts mass terror and the fall of society. Reminiscent of The Stand ( Stephen King just so happens to be Hill's father), the book takes place in a world where a strange affliction starts causing people to spontaneously burst into flames. “ The Fireman showcases a theme that Walden holds very dear - the idea of celebrating ordinary people who rise in extraordinary circumstances.” I can’t imagine a timelier book to be developing into a series,” Smith, who serves as Walden CEO, said in a statement to THR. “We’re so excited to be working with celebrated author Joe Hill on The Fireman. Hill is on board to executive producer alongside Frank Smith and Naia Cucukov of the production company. ![]() No we didn't light it, but we tried to fight it." The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Walden Media ( Finch, Rumble) intends to adapt Joe Hill's 2016 post-apocalyptic novel The Fireman for television. Watch the movie for its fresh approach and thrill."We didn't start the fire. Besides there is no answer as to who is behind the conspiracy, though the director attempts to justify this by making Vijay say that proving the truth is up to the police and being a fireman, he doesn't have to bother about it. The plot also does not justify the inclusion of the initial scenes involving Salim Kumar and his ailing daughter. One wonders why Mammootty, a fireman, walks around in casual attire. ![]() On the flip side, the special effects involving fire fail to impress. Nyla Usha is convincing as a police commissioner. Salim Kumar is striking in his dubious avatar and Unni Mukundan is appreciable, with his character’s insecurities portrayed with élan. Mammootty stands out as the brainy Vijay. The freshness of the subject and its intention in recognizing the tribe of firemen is commendable. The movie keeps you on the edge of the seat throughout and there is no dull moment. Vijay’s attempt to save the day, backed by his selfless teammates, forms the rest of the plot. The fire force team, led by Vijay, springs to action but their task is cut out as the police force, politicians and common men mar their smooth functioning. Gas spreads dangerously to residential areas and the one that houses the central jail. A tribute to the services provided by firemen, the film is a respite from oft-repeated plots.Īll hell breaks loose when a fully-loaded LPG tanker truck topples over in the heart of the city. ![]() Review: “How many of you want to be a fireman?” The silence among kids when fireman Vijay (Mammooty) asks this question, and his words on the relevance of the important yet thankless job, forms the backbone of the movie. Lack of cooperation from police, members of the public and a mysterious character poses hurdles in their work. Story: A fully-loaded LPG tanker truck topples over in the heart of the city and as the gas dangerously spreads to more areas, the fire force – led by their shrewd leader Vijay – tries to bring the situation under control.
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