Blu-ray Review – Fire! (1977)

1977's "Fire" is a second made-for-television movie from producer Irwin Allen during his most fertile creative period. Looking to bring big screen mayhem to the small screen, Allen goes from the water threat of 1976's "Flood" to a forest inferno, following his formula by mixing scenes of survival with the emotional and physical concerns of a collection of characters. Director Earl Bellamy (returning to duty after "Flood") and writers Norman Katkov and Arthur Weiss aren't trying to make high art with "Fire," simply assembling a functional disaster film for a wide audience, showing more aggressive interest in the central threat than previous endeavors, making for a more active viewing experience. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com