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Flight (2012 film)

a film directed by Robert Zemeckis

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Exciting but flawed movie

Dec 8, 2012

by KonaCat
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A routine plane flight has a catastrophic malfunction, but the alcoholic, drugged pilot miraculously saves many lives. Now the question is: How will his additions affect the crash investigation?

Denzel Washington plays the pilot and gives an outstanding performance. He's utterly charismatic, sympathetic, and a pleasure to watch. Though his character is troubled and weak, I was rooting for him. The plane emergency is so real and scary, you'll never want to fly again.

On the down side, I found the prolonged nudity in the opening scene and the nonstop profanity to be completely unnecessary and degrading. Also, John Goodman's comic-relief drug dealer is viewed as amiable and even helpful, which is off-putting.

Washington is such a fine actor, I wish he had had a better script that didn't rely on the shock value of gutter language, nudity, and glorified drug abuse.

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JSMaresca March 02

Thanks for sharing.

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woopak_the_thrill December 14, 2012

I have to say, even when Washington is in a less than impressive movies, he has always been good. Nice one, Kona!

KonaCat December 14, 2012

Thank you. I'm glad Denzel was nominated for a Golden Globe for this.

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