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In this acclaimed TV dramedy comedian Denis Leary plays Tommy Gavin a New York fireman coping with the events of 9/11 and his own personal demons: drinking a painful separation from his wife and visions of his dead cousin. The other firefighters at 62 Truck aren't faring much better. Chief Reilly has a compulsive gambling addiction ladies-man Franco Rivera lives life fast and dangerous and "Lou" Shea simmers with bottled-up frustrations. Season two opens with Gavin separated from his former crew and working in a Staten Island firehouse where he tries to come to terms with his debilitating alcoholism. Adding the chaos of his life he learns that his girlfriend his cousin's widow is pregnant. Leary and Emmy-winning Peter Tolan THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW write the gripping and darkly humorous show which resonates with Leary's real life--his cousin a firefighter died in a tragic 1999 warehouse fire.System Requirements:Running Time 574 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 043396133440 Manufacturer No: 13344
Rescue Me is a wake up call for every man who as a kid dreamed about becoming a fireman and every woman who fantasized about being with one. As flawed and complicated as they are selfless and heroic, the fire fighters in this FX series are a compelling lot. They deal with infidelity, drug addiction, and sexual abuse on a daily basis and make it seem like old hat. But the characters are so well thought out that they almost always make viewers care about what's developing in their lives. This second season surpasses the debut year in terms of story lines and pacing. Series creator Denis Leary Ice Age, No Cure for Cancer reprises his role of Tommy Gavin. Separated from his wife and children and also battling a drinking addiction, Tommy is now working as the new guy in a Staten Island firehouse. He isn't a hero so much as he's his own best victim. Luckily, he's still got some loyal friends who're quick to nip his pity-parties short: "You feeling a little angry? You feeling a little hurt? You feeling betrayed? Well, congratulations, you're feeling, and you're feeling because you're sober." With his hangdog features and fast-paced speech pattern, Leary is surprisingly believable in the role. Returning character Chief Reilly Jack McGee faces some struggles of his own, as he watches his wife's spiral downward thanks to Alzheimer's. And it's not much easier for Franco Daniel Sunjata, who is trying to figure out the best ways to care for his daughter while working an unpredictable schedule. While the drama on this show can sometimes be fiery and intense, the series provides enough biting humor to lend it an air of humanity and, at times, even a little warmth. It doesn't leave viewers wanting to be fire fighters, but rather empathizing with them. --Jae-Ha Kim
