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    Written November 5, 2012

    Flight

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    More than what I was expecting. Denzel is fantastic, as always, as this very sad, sick man. It's powerful stuff. As the child of an alcoholic it was tough to watch. Could practically feel everyone in the theatre groaning as we were inwardly begging the character to do the right thing.

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    Written November 19, 2012

    Great Movie - Oscar Nomination

    by levans72

    This movie was outstanding.. Denzel can played an outstanding role. Must go see. Its a must see.
    Alcohol and Drugs will destroy you, family, job and friends. Must have for my collection..

    tan

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    Written November 13, 2012

    Great Movie!!!!

    by DHolmes29

    Wow!!!!

    This movie really makes you think about the what if's in life. It has a great plot with a unpredictable finish. One of Denzel's best movie roles! A must see!!!!!

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    Written November 4, 2012

    Flight

    by jkeithdecker

    My Husband and I saw Flight on opening day. GREAT Movie! DENZEL WASHINGTON never ceases to amaze me!!I laughed,cried,sat on the edge of my seat and thought the ending was very touching!! Academy Award is likely in the furture! Suzy D.

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    Written November 3, 2012

    Thought Provoking....

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    A very powerful movie! A great performance from Denzel Washington and the rest of the cast. The movie doesn't end the way you might expect which makes the movie even more powerful. I recommend it!

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    Written November 21, 2012

    Zemeckis is back

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    When I initially heard Robert Zemeckis was finally returning to live-action after a decade of uninvolving motion capture, I knew I wanted to support that endeavor. After seeing Flight I can tell you he hasn't lost a step. The directing is brilliant and well matched by the powerfully conflicted performance from Denzel Washington. I've never rooted so hard for such a charismatic guy to go straight to jail. The plane crash at the beginning (that's not a spoiler, it's in the trailer) is terrifying and the vicious cycle of alcoholism is portrayed realistically. A few things I had problems with: John Goodman's comic relief drug dealer was hilarious but the tone of one of his scenes was jarring due to the song choice. The constant message straight from AA about us being powerless to the will of God was hard to swallow without the opposing opinion represented, for balance. If it weren't for the full frontal nudity this drama would appeal to the religious right.

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    Written November 5, 2012

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    This movie was not about how the lead character saved the lives of the passengers on a doomed filght by extraordinary airmanship; rather, it's about how he saves himself from crashing and burning at the hands of addiction, facing his demons, and atoning for years of destructive and toxic behavior.

    Denzel Washigton's performamce is powerful and multi-faceted, as he shows both the caring responsible man, and the tormented, out-of-control alcoholic who estranges wife and son. As in life, his character comes to an impasse that will either deliver him or damn him.

    Life is about the choices we make and how we deal with adversity. When we face tough times with truth and honor, we are defined as having character. When we refuse to confront our demons and our fears, we are labled as weak or lacking character. But it's easy to judge when you don't have an 800 pound gorilla on your back called alcohol combined with denial.

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    Written November 10, 2012

    Flight

    by melissag786

    This movie had it all! Mr Washington was at his best. The story was fantastic. direction and character development was outstanding. This movie had HEART!!!!!!!!!!!! If you know anyone with and alcohol or drug problem this is a MUST SEE! I only wish there were more movies worth the 40.00 bucks it cost me. I would go again.

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    Written November 9, 2012

    entertainment at its best

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    While the film was not what I expected, its more about the pilot's problem with drugs and alcohol, as well as personal integrity than the crash, it was 2 hours of sheer entertainment.

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    Written November 4, 2012

    Real good if you like drama, depth of plot, and a long running time "bang for your buck"...

    by MikeMiloserdoff

    I thought for its running time of 2 hours and 20 minutes, it flowed good and kept my interest. The main action of the plane crash is in about the first third of its running time, then the plot builds from there. The last 25% of the running time builds to Denzel (Whip Whittaker) having to go before the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and with some twists in the storyline, the ending sequence is rather frank and honest on the part of Whip Whittaker (Denzel Washington). The language is somewhat harsh throughout, and some of the storyline gets a little seedy in spots. For a drama movie, it's a "go see" to me...

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    Written November 4, 2012

    Fantastic, uncomfortable, and gripping

    by Tim.m.link

    Bottom line, this is a fantastic movie. For anyone who has experienced a loved one with an alcohol problem, this is a hard movie to watch but a must see! The story line was not what I had originally thought it would be, or at least not as intense as I thought it would be. Each character was incredible, from denzel (of course), to don cheatle, to Denzel's recovering drug addict female companion.

    I left the movie theater speechless for the first time in a long long time. A must see for anyone who enjoys a serious drama played by incredible actors. Three thumbs up.

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    Written November 4, 2012

    Simply Awesome!! Must watch

    by Darilov

    One of the bests airplane crash sequences ever created on film. Even taking into account the highly fictional scene with the airplane flying inverted. The plot of the movie keeps you tied up to your seat and emotionally engrossed during the entire 2:18 minutes of showtime. Denzel Washington made a brilliant performance. Oscar material I dare to say!!

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    Written November 9, 2012

    Great Story, Good Performances, Not Boring

    by North Alabama

    when i went to see flight, i had read none of the reviews or synopsis. based on the trailers, i decided to plunge headfirst into the unknown, generally a bad idea for me, i'm so picky about the movies i shell out bucks for. this was a great night of entertainment! the effects of the plane ride and subsequent landing were phenomenal, leaving me grabbing the arm rest. but the true glory is in the story of the rise and fall of the pilot, his co-conspirators, his character traits both good and bad, and his ability to finally grasp responsibility for his own actions. i didn't know until the end how this was going to play out, and that's just how i like my morality plays, ever since star trek. this is a great bit of entertainment, with wonderful performances not only from denzel washington, but don cheadle and bruce greenwood, too, and john goodman was hilarious during his short tenure. a great watch i highly recommend.

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    Written November 12, 2012

    AMAZING!!

    by luisa_rms

    Wow. I dont recall the last time I left a review! This movie was so goood. I dont want to spoil anything, but the movie is just awesome, you MUST go see it.

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    Written November 23, 2012

    Review For "Flight"

    by Linda007

    Boy - I really liked this movie. I only wish that alcoholics (both men and women) would just go see this movie, pay attention to it and see how their lives are just like this pilot's life - empty, and just "living for the ever mighty bottle". That bottle has the power to wreck your lives - it causes marriages and other relationships to break up, costs so much money to drink that people lose their houses, furniture, etc. I hope and pray that people all over this country that have major, major drinking problems., (i.e., they can't get out of bed without having a drink, they can't function or walk or talk without having a drink) - I hope they see this movie, and a big, big lightbulb goes off in their head and they "see the light" about how they are hurting themselves and others by drinking so much or by drinking at all. Denzel Washington played this part very well.

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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.

7 hours ago.

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

7 hours ago.

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

8 hours ago.

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

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