Based on 138 votes and 58 reviews.
The story of this pilot is more real than you you guys can imagine.
"This movie is definitely not meant to be watched by those who are immature in the body of Christ." -> as a reviewer said. What he's saying Doesn't make sense.
BORING, (very predictive) expect at the end. One 1star is 4that. The ending was supurlative. I mean he was very noble in his approach, to the problem of overuse of alcohol!! It used to be that the plot in some way in most movies in recent years was showcasing alcohol; which I Didn't like. But this year was Incredible with different story plots!!! I felt this too: " I was disappointed that this movie relied on the overuse of empty-headed F-profanities and gratuitous nudity...can't imaginative writers do a Hollywood movie without forcing the audience to be even more intellectually desensitized to this degradation?" Argo did more F-profanities then this movie!!
Leslie Nielson is hilarious as the doctor, especially when he says to Washington "Don't call me Shirley."
Jodie Foster at her very best.
I did not think a commercial airline pilot who holds the lives of hundreds of people in his hands each day but suffers severe personal weaknesses is a boring movie plot. The weakness that Washington portrays is grating on the nerves because we all have some weaknesses or could become a victim to an “illness” that takes us down, with or without a fight. The failing sullies not only the individual, but everyone he or she comes into contact with. Set noble life goals, abide by responsible behaviour, but also hold yourself accountable when you fail.
You don’t have to be a “bible basher” to find this movie overly dark and disturbing. While the realistic flight scenes are not to be missed, I was disappointed that this movie relied on the overuse of empty-headed F-profanities and gratuitous nudity...can't imaginative writers do a Hollywood movie without forcing the audience to be even more intellectually desensitized to this degradation? What surprises me are the comments made by others that alcoholism and cocaine addiction in a traditionally highly disciplined occupation is proselytizing. I did not think a commercial airline pilot who holds the lives of hundreds of people in his hands each day but suffers severe personal weaknesses is
Right from the beginning the movie captured my interest. The plane crash was so frightening and real.Denzel was amazing in this movieand I might go and see it again. Oscar material for Denzel Washington!!
quite a sobering story about hazards of addictions (where one drug may seem to mask another) and the consequences lies to oneself as well as to others. it's hard to have others cover for one's lies, when one is responsible/complicit in death/injuries to others, no matter how good one is in 'handling' things technically (exceptional flying; but also arrogant misjudgement of machismo 'can-do-anything' attitude while intoxicated). i agree, the first 20 minutes are the critical interesting events, while the remaining (too long) story covers addressing the lies of one who is struggling as an addict in denial.
Jodie Foster shines in this aeronautic thriller.