Denzel Washington may just be better than the movie.

Rating: 8/10 (12 August 2013)

Many say that this is Denzel Washington at the top of his game; I tend to agree. Washington plays Whip Whitaker, a senior airline pilot that on a wing and a prayer makes a miraculous. albeit, crash landing on the way to Atlanta. Nearly everyone aboard is saved, as Whitaker's training and skills help him avoid a mid-air catastrophe. Waking in the hospital, Whip finds out that he is a hero, but as the crash is investigated it comes to light that his lab work reveals alcohol use. His future and reputation are at risk. As more government scrutiny unfolds, Whitaker is forced to not only face his demons, but the honest truth as well. Compassionate as it is compelling. Washington brings realism to the forefront and is helped with fine performances from co-stars Nadine Velazquez, Don Cheadle and Tamara Tunie.You don't realize the movie is well over two hours long. Drug and alcohol use along with some nudity and intense action makes FLIGHT rated R.