Fearless
After surviving a plane crash that kills many others, Max Klein develops a sense of invulnerability, leading to radical, compulsive actions. Can a psychologist and a fellow guilt-ridden survivor bring him down to earth?
Critics Sentiment
Max eats strawberry and experiences severe allergic reaction requiring resuscitation
Attorney Brillstein encourages Max to exaggerate testimony for settlement
The film jumps from its lowest point during the manipulative settlement subplot to one of its highest peaks with Max's powerful rooftop panic attack sequence.
Fearless follows a compelling character arc that begins strongly with the crash sequence, dips during some heavy-handed middle sections involving legal subplots, then builds to powerful emotional peaks through Max's relationship with Carla and climaxes with his strawberry-induced return to mortality. Critics consistently praised Jeff Bridges' performance and the film's emotional depth while noting some pacing issues and overly direct dialogue in places.
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Jeff Bridges
Max Klein
Isabella Rossellini
Laura Klein
Rosie Perez
Carla Rodrigo
Tom Hulce
Brillstein
John Turturro
Dr. Bill Perlman
Benicio del Toro
Manny Rodrigo
Deirdre O'Connell
Nan Gordon
John de Lancie
Jeff Gordon
Spencer Vrooman
Jonah Klein
Daniel Cerny
Byron Hummel
Eve Roberts
Gail Klein
Robin Pearson Rose
Sarah
Debra Monk
Alison
David Carpenter
Chester Tucker
Cynthia Mace
Cindy Dickens
Randle Mell
Peter Hummel
Kathryn Rossetter
Jennifer Hummel
Craig Rovere
FBI Agent #1
Doug Ballard
FBI Agent #2
Molly Cleator
Faith the IHOP Waitress
Crew
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