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'Flight' is Compelling
PostedNovember 3, 2012
mrdumas84
from Milwaukee, WI
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:monthly
Dialogue
4
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
4
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5
Acting
5
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5
Story
5
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5
Camerawork
4
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5
At some point during an airline flight we've all tried not to think about what it would be like to experience the terror of a plane crash. This film brings that event to life with gripping special effects. Denzel Washington's back-story portrayal of a middle-aged commercial pilot whose personal life is in a downward spiral is both convincing and compelling. Based upon the trailer, I was expecting a thriller - and the first 20 minutes are exactly that. But the subsequent two hours focus on Washington and his rapid unraveling at the hands of substance abuse. It's a fine line to navigate with an audience - creating empathy for a character seemingly bent on destroying himself - but Washington is up to the task. The supporting cast is outstanding and John Goodman steals every scene he's in as Washington's party-buddy-on-wheels. The story line may not be uplifting, but this movie is definitely worth seeing.
Pros well paced, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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