More than a decade after “Captain Phillips,” director Paul Greengrass is back with a thrilling movie based on another true story. And he gets it right again.
“The Lost Bus” is a film set during the 2018 Camp Fire, an event caused by a transmission line failing in northern California. The fire ended up becoming the deadliest in the Golden State’s history, largely destroying several communities, including the city of Paradise.
Greengrass’ film provides a view of the fire’s overall impact, mainly through the lead firefighting agencies. However, the movie largely centers on Kevin (Matthew McConaughey), a local bus driver who evacuated an elementary school through the fire with help from a teacher, Mary (America Ferrera).
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