FLIGHT (2012) -starring- Denzel Washinton, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly & John Goodman. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. [Release Date: November 2nd, 2012]
SYNOPSIS: In this action-packed mystery thriller, Academy Award winner, Denzel Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot, who miraculously crash lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board.
After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on that plane?
After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on that plane?
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SOLD-OUT |
Once upon a time... ...in a strange twist of fate, I originally planned on seeing LINCOLN (2012) but AMC's movie ticket machine read, "SOLD-OUT" — I regrettably (at the time) chose FLIGHT (2012) because I needed to kill time until the Knicks vs. Grizzles game at 9:30pm ET.
"Regrettably" since my co-worker, who supposedly studied film at New York University did not have a favorable review for this highly-anticipated Robert Zemeckis film — far-fetched movie plot, excess use of drugs, nudity & profanity, and Denzel wasn't too convincing, were on his list of reasons.
Running several minutes late, the theater was already packed with only the first few rows being relatively empty. Although I prefer sitting-up close, I prefer not breaking my neck and so I began scanning the upper-levels in the back w/ my infra-red night vision. I spotted several single seaters and I knew I had to make my move before it was too late.
I took it back to the old-school "two-hand touch" Nerf football days and returned a punt for a touchdown — finding an open seat in the nose-bleeds, beating-out a loud-mouthed couple minutes before their unwelcome arrival.
"Regrettably" since my co-worker, who supposedly studied film at New York University did not have a favorable review for this highly-anticipated Robert Zemeckis film — far-fetched movie plot, excess use of drugs, nudity & profanity, and Denzel wasn't too convincing, were on his list of reasons.
Running several minutes late, the theater was already packed with only the first few rows being relatively empty. Although I prefer sitting-up close, I prefer not breaking my neck and so I began scanning the upper-levels in the back w/ my infra-red night vision. I spotted several single seaters and I knew I had to make my move before it was too late.
I took it back to the old-school "two-hand touch" Nerf football days and returned a punt for a touchdown — finding an open seat in the nose-bleeds, beating-out a loud-mouthed couple minutes before their unwelcome arrival.
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Nadine Velazquez plays flight attendant Katerina Marquez in the film's "infamous" opening scene |
The adult-themed opening scene has been much-ballyhooed & talked-about since its release — FLIGHT (2012) is not only the first R-rated Zemeckis film in over 20 years, it is his first "live-action" directed film since CAST AWAY (2000). For those who don't know, Zemeckis also directed the BACK TO THE FUTURE (1984) Triology, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1998) & FORREST GUMP (1994).
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Critically-acclaimed director & actor: Robert Zemeckis & Denzel Washington |
His heroism saved 96-of-102 people on board but once reports emerges that he had alcohol & drugs in his system, Whip finds himself under intense scrutiny jeopardizing his career.
With the help of a representative in the airline's pilots union — former-pilot & colleague, Charlie Anderson (Bruce Greenwood), along w/ a high-end attorney — Hugh Lang (Don Cheadle), the three formulate a plot...defending Whip's act of valor, pointing-out that no other pilots were able to safely land the plane under the same circumstances in flight simulations.
This film dives into the dark world of elite, high-paid professionals who consume drugs in order to perform under high-levels and/or high-performance professionals who can still perform their jobs at a high-level, even under the influence.
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One of the Year's Best — Flight (2012) | Running Time: 2 hrs. 18 mins. |
FLIGHT (2012) thrusts into full-throttle and performs at a high-level from beginning-to-end w/ several twists & turns along the way. Intense, gripping –and yet, intellectual and down-to-Earth film-making which has been a signature of Robert Zemeckis.
It contains a handful of dark-comedic bright-spots courtesy of his friend & drug dealer, Harling Mays (John Goodman). Hollywood and its fans may be getting accustomed to seeing John Goodman's re-occuring role as an on-screen fixer of sorts but I am proof-positive that no one has grown tired of his roles — hi·lar·i·ous.
FLIGHT (2012) -featuring- Harling Mays & Whip Whitaker
But this time around, he takes to the skies instead of the tracks.
(93/100 as per rated by theKONGBLOG™)
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