The Snapshot: Two great performances are the highlight in this silly thriller about an Alaskan plane ride gone wrong. Fasten your seatbelts: audiences headed to Flight Risk at the movies this weekend might have some fun. Director Mel Gibson has produced a pulpy, tense action thriller with the kind of intimacy and aggressive concept commitment that defined the golden age of shallow action pics from the s and 90s. In that vein, Flight Risk has the feeling of a cheap blockbuster video DVD discovery from 20 years ago made with a modern production value.
Captivating, bright cinematography and three well-written if sometimes campy characters make the film surprisingly fun to watch, even amidst the plot holes and predictability.
The basic premise sees U. The pilot Mark Wahlberg turns out to be a sadistic hitman, sent to kill both Madelyn and Winston, making sure they miss the trial. This is a terrific set up for a tight, focused thriller script.
His dialogue is dumb, violent, and nasty, and he plays the part like a madman. Instead of being a clever or exciting villain, instead his work is more distracting. If you would like to apply to become a Verified Commenter , please fill out this form. Tyler Collins Jan 25, PM. Share by Email. Listen to this article Flight Risk 5 out of 10 14A, 1hr 31mins. Thriller Drama. Directed by Mel Gibson. Even if it is a bit, well, flighty. This has been shared 0 times 0.
