Just watched 'FLIGHT' yesterday.
Directed By Robert Zemeckis
Starring Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman
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?
(UNITED INTERNATIONAL PICTURES)
Great acting, compelling story & characters.
When I first saw the trailer, my reaction was "Its a Denzel Washington movie! A Robert Zemeckis' movie. It's Acedemy nominated too! " Which, means it has got to be a good movie, and it did not disappoint me much (:
Yes, I expected more, maybe a more complex plot or more intense moments? Hmm. Anyway, it's a good movie, I was even convinced that it was based on a true story.
Basically, the story revolves around Captain Whip as he pilots the plane. and he faces a situation that forces him to take action which causes the plane to crash land, killing 6 lives out of the 106. Although some people call him a hero as he managed to save the other lives, there are many prosecutions & allegations against him.
I'll keep this short & simple.
The story, is shocking but believable. Sort of like "Amazing true stories" kind of story. Also, I believe it serves well as an awareness movie too. I shall not give any spoilers, so that is all I'll say. :P
Plot-wise, although expected more, but the plot is pretty concrete & structured. From the flow & scenes, quite well done. There are certain scenes which got me at the edge of my seats.
Those scenes was well done especially with the aid of good cinematography.
Acting, I need not say, but I will. All the casts did a great job. Especially, the scriptwriters on creating the characters, making them interesting & captivating.
Visually, the cinematography is good. Some scenes as I said, was well done with the cinematography as it evokes suspense & focus.
Music, I like the film's score. It matches the scenes well. (:
So, I'll recommend for you to watch this movie. All in all, simple story, compelling characters.
Although there isn't much scenes which is a must watch in the cinemas, should give it a go at the silver screens.
My Rating?
Plot : 3.75/5
Storyline : 3.75/5
Characters*: 4.5/5
Effects** :3.5/5
OVERALL : 7.75/10.
