FlightMovie Reviews

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    Written November 20, 2012

    I will buy this movie.

    by dutch121

    The opening sequence was INTENSE! The rest of the movie had me dying to know what came next. This movie is awesome. I may see it again in the theaters.

    • 9 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 29, 2012

    Lots to like about Flight

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    Few actors completely embody a role quite like Denzel Washington and Robert Zemeckis weaves the story to a fascinating yet predictable conclusion. You can depend on Washington being able to pull you in and as always you become totally invested in his character. You simultaneously pull for him and hope for his success despite his incredible flaws.

    There may have been a little too much backstory in the Kelly Reilly (Nicole) role that doesn't move the story along. We can completely grasp the fact that she is 'damaged' without all of the details of that damage. The story could have been enhanced better with more details and story of the the plane, the accident, and the subsequent investigation, but seemed as though the Directors decision was to concentrate on Washington's turmoil and fight with his own demons.

    Don Cheadle was great in his fairly small role, but he is the kind of actor that can stand out in a seemingly second tier part.

    • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 3, 2012

    Excellent movie - a must see!

    by jcezair

    This is what character acting is all about - rooting for the star, hoping for him, agonziing in his choices.....Brilliantly acted! However, I don't know if anyone would have made the choice he did if it were real life. The ending was kinda lame but I don't care! - it's Denzel!

    • 12 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 3, 2012

    Gripping, powerful, this is a classic

    by donmontalvo

    One of Denzel Washington's finest roles...my guess is he will be nominated for another Oscar.

    Briliantly written, perfect acting and the effects were not overdone but just right.

    Wow...do not miss this film.

    Don Montalvo, TX

    • 9 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 3, 2012

    The Flight

    by laurapitchford

    Flight is far from up lifting but the acting is superb. It is definitely not for children. Very well done but don't expect to leave feeling happy!

    • 11 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 3, 2012

    We Can All Learn A Great Lesson In This Movie

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    Not to many movie producers make a good movie that someone can actually learn something from but this was one of them and they picked the best actors as well as actresses to play the roles in this movie. I would suggest everyone seeing this movie because not only did Denzel make you feel the heart of this movie. He did an amazing job as always, but he played the character above and beyond. I believe this man should win an oscar for the character he played. This movie was more than the character because it was more about the message the producer and actors sent out. Watch it because it will change your life or have you thinking about your life in a way you never did before.

    • 17 out of 28 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 26, 2012

    Made me feel

    by astrose00

    Really good movie. Made me uncomfortable, mad, disgusted, sad. Well acted with an excellent cast. Very realistic and not a typical Hollywood ending, which I really appreciate. Sometimes the best ending isn't a happy ending.

    • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 19, 2012

    Transported

    by Soul Man

    This is serious really good movie. While the flight scene is intense, the movie really takes off when you get down to the real life drama of addiction, alcoholism and lies. Denzel AT HIS BEST! A Must See!

    • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 4, 2012

    More than expected!

    by kemo.dassau

    Denzel continues to show his versatility as an actor. Quite a few story lines and subconscious messages in Flight. I'm ranking this as a GO! I'll definitely be adding this to the movie collection once available.

    • 9 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 4, 2012

    Flight

    by Ilee

    This is a movie you can sit on the edge of your seat. Denzel was fantastic in the role of the pilot that landed the plane like no one else could. I love this movie and would recommend this to everyone!!! Great MOVIE!!!! :)

    • 45 out of 84 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 14, 2012

    Flight: A first class movie

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    Ive gotta say, the only reason I decided to see this movie to begin with is because Lincoln wasn't in yet andI wasn't in any mood to see the seven billionth James Bond movie. Ok, first of all, what I expected was a complete boring movie about a fantastic pilot avoiding a catastrophy. But, that assumption turned around, and here's why. The movie started off just as I suspected. The pilot did some crazy piloting. But, then they tested his blood, and found out he was realy drunk. It caught me realy off guard when the movie started focusing more, and more on all the bad things his bad alchohol addiction was for him. It showed me how addicting it can be, and that it's never too late to get help. It also reminded me that lieing never helps your situation, and can only add on more bad. The movie FLIGHT was a phinominal movie and I give it "5 out of 5". No movie has greatly impressed me like the movie FLIGHT did.

    • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 3, 2012

    Another awesome performance!

    by lsoukup04

    Saw Flight last night (always go to Denzel's movies on opening day) and it was amazing! He gives a multi-dimensional performance as a troubled yet heroic yet brave character. In some parts of the movie you hated him, then felt sorry for him, then admired him. A MUST SEE!!

    • 11 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 18, 2012

    I never want to drink or fly again....

    by miss gizzy

    I fly fairly often and I realize that you put your life into the pilots hands when you fly and this movie effectively showed this. The alcohol and drug abuse was so vivid you really took the ride with Denzel's character and it was cringe worthy in so many places. This movie was well written and acted but VERY dark.

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    Written November 3, 2012

    Flight

    by Dawn N

    Denzel Washington does a fabulous job of playing the alcoholic, drug abusing pilot Whip Whitaker. The director, Robert Zemekis, gives us a heart pounding, high anxiety airplane ride from the turbulent take off to the jaw clenching crash. "Flight" is worth seeing on the big screen. Even though we love Denzel Washington, it is hard to watch him as such a self abusive & tragic character. Don Cheadle does a wonderful job playing the slick attorney trying to spin evidence and bury the damning drug test against Whip Whitaker. But it was John Goodman's amazing portrayal of Whip's drug dealer that actually brings some unexpected, but much needed, comic relief to this very intense film. The fact that John Goodman made a scummy drug dealer into someone the audience wanted to applaud when he arrived on the scene is truly genius! Even though there's a lot of melodrama and some parts of "Flight" that don't really come together, Denzel Washington does a great job!

    • 10 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 4, 2012

    Flight

    by baltonana

    I liked the movie but didn't love it as much as I anticipated. Too much typecasting. Denzel played Denzel, John Goodman played whacky John Goodman. The ending was no surprise, really

    It is definetly worth a trip to the theater. The in flight scenes should be seen on a big screen. The best part of the movie.

    • 22 out of 38 found this review helpful.
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