You'll definitely walk out of this movie with something to talk about when it comes to ethics.

Rating: 7/10 (17 November 2012)

The film presents an ethical dilemma of the ill-fated flight as a struggle between truth, gratitude and friendship unfolds. You'll definitely walk out of this movie with something to talk about when it comes to ethics. Whether you think "Whip's" character is a good guy or bad guy it's hard not to cheer for a guy who saved dozens of lives but then feel contempt for his seemingly unshakable vice.
As others have mentioned, the crash sequence is one of the best opening scenes in any film. It's arguably as riveting as the beach storming opening in Saving Private Ryan. The movie focuses heavily on Whip's alcoholism and substance abuse. He struggles to abstain from drinking even when it made clear to him that it could cost him his job and his freedom.
In the end, Whip does what many will consider to be the right thing, but doesn't really give the reason as to why. He had strong feelings for one of the deceased crew members but whether he comes clean to protect her honor or because he's tired of lying is not quite clear.