Based on Ray Bradbury's classic dystopian novel which depicts a future where media is an opiate, history is outlawed and «firemen» burn books, Jordan portrays Montag, a young fireman who forsakes his world and struggles to regain his humanity as he battles his mentor, fire captain Beatty, played by Shannon. (blackfilm.com)
Can the weary assassin leave the life of violence behind and regain his humanity through love and redemption — or is it simply too late for this sinner to be saved? (movies.com)
And the real tragedy lies at the end of the movie — just as Kyle regains his humanity, he loses his life to someone more damaged than he ever was. (impulsegamer.com)