Flight

Released:  2012

OVERALL RATING:  *  *  *  .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)

Director:  Robert Zemeckis
Writer:  John Gatins
Producers:  Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Laurie MacDonald, Walter Parkes, Robert Zemeckis
Main Actors:  Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly, Bruce Greenwood

Acting:  *  *  *  *
Directing:  *  *  * 
Plot:  *  *  * 
Predictability:  *  *  * 
Entertainment Value:  *  *  *  *
Engaging Consistency:  *  *  *  * 

Definitely a "Must Watch" movie.  This is a deep dive into the world of an alcoholic pilot who miraculously saves a flight from total disaster while under the influence.  Having personal knowledge of alcoholism and having grown up with an airline pilot, I totally could believe this movie.  It was upsetting, but a very good portrayal of the situation.  I grew up around a lot of airline pilots and yes, they do (or did in the 80s) like to party hard.

I did cry a lot at the end.  This is not a movie to watch when you want something light and fluffy.  It is definitely something to see when you want a good drama (and a good cry).  I saw this movie when I was sick and, if you want a good way to clear out the mucus in your head - I suggest seeing this as you'll cry it all out.

Denzel Washington did an outstanding performance of course.  John Goodman was friggin hilarious.  The performances alone are worth seeing this movie.  They also had good music that matched well with the story.

Favorite Scene:  Nicole taking pictures in the morning - great portrayal of an addict starting in recovery - and there was a Big Book in the scene!!