Flights

Discover the world of movies where flights take center stage. From tense thrillers set in the confines of a cockpit to grand adventures soaring across the globe we cover the many aspects of aviation. This tag will take you into the high-stakes world of movies related to aircraft, piloting and air travel. Find the latest news, reviews and analysis of movies featuring these exciting themes. This is for aviation enthusiast and movie buffs.

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Flight Risk (2024) A recent movie directed by Mel Gibson with Mark Wahlberg. The thriller is primarily set within a small airplane. Reviews are widely negative citing it is silly, uninspired and suspense less, and a complete disaster in direction.
Flight Risk Plot The movie centers around a U.S. Marshal transporting a witness on a small plane. Things go wrong when they find that their pilot is a hitman and has an unusual style of piloting.
Mark Wahlberg as the antagonist Wahlberg plays the role of a pilot that seems normal in the beginning but is revealed to be the movie's primary antagonist which was surprising for the character of the actor who has never played villainous role.
Michelle Dockery's role Michelle Dockery plays a U.S. Marshal in Flight Risk. Her character is noted for its serious persona with lots of fight scenes in the film.
Topher Grace as a Witness Topher Grace plays a government witness who is under the protection of Michelle Dockery's U.S. Marshal. The witness is considered sarcastic and nerdy in the movie.
Mel Gibson's Directorial Return Flight Risk is Mel Gibson's first directorial work since his acclaimed Hacksaw Ridge. Many reviewers are sad that Gibson is directing such a mediocre movie after giving some of greatest masterpieces in the past.
Box Office Performance Flight Risk had a strong opening weekend topping the charts at box office despite low review scores. But given that it was made at lower budget this grossing rate was able to recover the budget.
Tone and Humor of Flight Risk Critics pointed out the uneven mix of dark humor and violence as a significant weakness of the film which also made its tone off during viewing experience.
Controversies surrounding movie and cast The movie has got mix of review because of the various past controversies surrounding director Mel Gibson's career and many weird choices made during production like Mark Walberg's bald hair.
Other Notable Plane-Based Thrillers Mentions other past movies similar in tone to 'Flight Risk', such as 'Non-Stop' with Liam Neeson (2014) and Jodie Foster’s thriller Flightplan (2005). These are past examples that audiences can relate 'Flight Risk' with and decide if they want to view it.