"Flight"

Adaptation, Thriller. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 36 minutes.

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"Flight" stars Denzel Washington, who plays Whip Whitaker, as the pilot of a plane who has a drinking problem. He was up all night the night before and did cocaine and drank. Even on the plane, when the turbulance had just started, he was pouring vodka in his orange juice.

In a rainstorm, Whip arrives a the airport and takes the helm of the aircraft. About 20 minutes into the flight, the plane hits severe turbulance and he reacts on his instincts when the rear elevator flap gets stuck and the two engines have overheated and is on fire. But the seasoned airline pilot miraculously crash lands the plane in a field, saving 96 percent of the passengers.

After the crash, Whip becomes a hero in everyone's eyes but there is a small problem. After the NTSB investigates the wreckage and questions the crew, there are more questions than answers regarding the crash.

Also starring in the movie are Bruce Greenwood, Brian Geraghty, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly and Tamara Tunie. Scenes were shot entirely within the cities of Atlanta and Covington, Ga. It was released by Paramount Pictures.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, "Flight" is action packed and has a great storyline. Denzel Washington did a great job acting and the ending may surprise you. The movie lasted 2 hours and 18 minutes.

OVERALL RATING: A-

Graphic by Paramount Pictures

"Flight" movie poster