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    Written November 4, 2012

    Flight - Soaring Above The Rest

    by Darkola

    I am going to start off by saying, the only little thing I didnt like about this movie, which is based more now on me being older, and having a wife with me, is the very beginning where they had him in the room with another lady who was running around completely naked from head to toe. That showing did not help the movie at all, if anything it put a negative in somes minds. The rest of the the movie was Oscar material all the way. The story was a great story, and it dealt with so much more then just a pilots instincts on maneuvering a plane thats malfunctioning, it deals with different people surrounding the pilots life, and it ties it all together in great format. The acting is also top notch throughout, Danzel shows that he is one of Hollywoods top actors as far as I am concerned, and all the other actors surrounding him in this were top notch. The filming was better then I imagined, the way they showed the plane crash was very believable. I'd give this 4 of 4 stars, Enjoy :)

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    Written November 3, 2012

    Great drama about Drug & Alcohol Abuse

    by pedsarq

    I didn't know anything about this movie and was totally surprised to find out that it is about the perils of drug use and alcoholism. Washington plays a highly functional and talented pilot who saves the day. As the audience, we know from the very first frames of this movie that he's an addict of the worst kind, a real party animal. "I drink because I want to," he exclaims repeatedly. Well, there's a terrible plane accident and all indication is that he was a hero and actually saved more lives that anyone else could have. But, does that make it right that he was drunk on vodka and cocaine while flying? The movie does an admirable job of weighing the pros and cons of his actions. But because he can't stop, his destiny is predictable.

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    Written November 3, 2012

    Outstanding! Amazing!

    by CTronge

    I have NEVER seen a more amazing movie in my life! Denzel gives the performance of his life. This movie was amazingly complex and simple all at the same time. The acting, script, cinematography and effects were ABOVE what I could have even imagined.

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    Written November 4, 2012

    Review of Flight..

    by Norsky

    Enjoyed the movie. Great acting and story line.

    But I wasn't happy with the $2.50 conveince charge to use my Fandango card.
    What a rip off.
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    Written November 3, 2012

    Compelling film about addiction

    by jr_sanford

    Denzel Washington delivers yet another gripping performance as a successful airline pilot struggling with alcohol and substance abuse. The movie immediately starts out with full frontal nudity of a beautiful flight attendant and gratuitous poses. Denzel pulls this one off as a believable addict.

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    Written November 10, 2012

    Denzel is smack on and Zemeckis does a great job.

    by Nacho Baggo

    Lots of shock material in this film that will have you thinking about the movie for days. Denzel is completely engrossed in his character's struggles and that pulls you in. The writing is well thought through and makes everyone interesting. The plane crash is perfectly done.
    The final moments of the film give the best ending I have seen in a long time. Well done.
    Full price okay.

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    Written November 3, 2012

    Buy A Ticket

    by ninazudjinn

    This is a story about the patterns in our reality. How does choice, destiny, and random occurrences blend together to create our lives? How do we know which is which, or if either one of them actually exists? Denzel Washington plays an alcoholic cocaine addict who is easy to hate. But he also manages to make you feel sorry for him by showing the human side of the character in such a way that only a practiced hand could do. Beneath the plane crash and the alcoholism lies a truly powerful story. You will want to be on board for this one.

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    Written November 3, 2012

    High Up High

    by Reel_Deal_Gal

    Denzel Washington's performance, as always, was exemplary, perhaps more so than the script itself, which started strong with the most frightening crash sequence I've ever seen, but slowly declined into Predictableville with Washington, as Captain Whip Whitaker, a functioning alcoholic and substance abuser, continuing to live in denial of his addictions. On the one hand,he is a hero, having saved all but 4 of the people onboard the failing aircraft by landing the plane safely in a field. On the other hand, because he is a well-functioning longtime alcoholic and substance abuser, he believes he can stop anytime, that he has no addiction. Again and again, we watch painfully as he falters and fails, which I personally found very uncomfortable to observe. John Goodman, with a small part as a friend/drug dealer was hilarious. Decent movie, great acting by all of the supporting actors. If I had to pick the best thing about the movie? Of course, Denzel Washington.

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    Written November 3, 2012

    Oscar

    by mattp1540

    Brilliant. Denzel is the Kung-Fu master of acting. John Goodman is stupendous once again. James Badge Dale is an up-and-coming talent who reminds me of a young Deniro (Mean Streets or Taxi Driver). Some massive talent in this flick and the story line --they're gonna be showing this movie at AA meetings and piloting seminars for decades. Just awesome.

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    Written November 4, 2012

    WHAT A MUST SEE!!!!

    by TAYO69

    It's a story of how one man saves a bunch of lives and does not realize that he also needs to save himself. Go and enjoy the film!!!!

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    Written November 5, 2012

    Probably one of Dentzel Washington's best performances - Oscar Candidate

    by josuegonzalez

    Very good character development, great directing, great story. I know alcoholic's very well and I can empathize with Whip Whithaker struggles - his lows and his highs - the euphoria of the Cocaine high - thinking that we are invincible. How people destroy themselves and every one around them - if we let them. However, people can change. It is a personal decision and it can be done.

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    Written November 8, 2012

    Now boarding for Flight

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    I was expecting a good movie. I wasn't expecting a great movie. I have always liked Denzel Washington's performances; however, he is phenomenal in this. I also believe that this movie will also get Don Ceadle some more recognition. Not that he isn't known, but now everyone will know him. Great story. You'll buy the whole seat, but you'll only use the edge. Go See It!

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    Written November 3, 2012

    Keep the young kids at Home! - Great Movie though

    by ccrios

    Well I took my 14 year old based on the original overview, let's just say within the first three minutes of the movie it has, drug use, alcohol use (yes it's at 7am) and full frontal nudity. Now I'm not a prude but really a lot to handle right away for my sons eyes I thought. Excellent movie though, my mom went too and liked it. John Goodman is stellar and the music in the film is fabulous. Heavy movie, lots of addict personalities come up in the film so be prepared for that. Denzel is as always one of the best actors ever, you come away not liking him at first but liking his humanizing display of alcohol addiction. All three of us walked out talking about how great a show this was!

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    Written November 3, 2012

    Denzel deserves an Oscar for this one!!

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    I was very impressed with "Flight". This was one of Denzel's best performances ever!! The movie had me seriously conflicted with whether to root for Denzel's character or stomp his guts out for all the drinking he did!! Excellent movie. A must-see in my opinion!!

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    Written November 4, 2012

    Addicts don't believe they have a problem...but they do.

    by Squirrel Dude

    "Flight" has a good cast of characters within it. Denzel Washington portrays a pilot (captain) who's quite believable -- especially, his alcohol and substance abuse problems. I can understand how scenes may show some lighthearted, even comical parts ( particularly with John Goodman); but I wasn't laughing, as many of the audience did. One may criticize me for being too serious; however, I watched a man with a serious alcohol / drug problem. As the film played out to the end; the acting was quite well done.

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thatsmydingo I honestly thought Flight with Denzel Washington was a comedy because in the trailer it's just a high Denzel flying a plane upside down

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sarahcox1973 Just watched Denzel in Flight. #notbad #seenbetter.

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AfroMiri_Baraka Just watched Flight. Powerful, emotional piece of film making. Denzel Washington is amazing, check it out :)

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jayjaffa Just watched Flight. Enjoyed it, part sad, part happy, part amusing (not the crash, that was rubbish). Denzel brilliant as ever.

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coopergirl007 Just watched Flight, Denzel Washington is such a fine actor!! Great film :-)

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