worth a watch, but wont be a new title in my DVD collection

Rating: 6/10 (1 June 2013)

I liked this film, but unfortunately I didn't feel like there was much sense of direction. The film hints, at a theme of connection, and the cause and effects we have on other people lives. A theme which I feel was beautifully portrayed in 'stone' staring Robert Di Niro. However in this film its a mere sub plot, to the main story line. Of which, is far from what you would expect from the trailer.
I expected to see an intense court room drama, with cover ups and stories of the extreme and immoral lengths large corporations would go to, to save face. A young passionate lawyer taking them on, to win the day and save our hero pilots future. Because despite his wrong doings, he was not the fault of the crash. Something along the lines of, 'rules of engagement' staring Samuel L Jackson.
After watching this film, I felt a little disappointed that they did just go with that. Instead they made an attempt at a very tangled story line following the desperate actions of an addict.
This is a good film, and as usual Denzel Washington was brilliant. Unfortunately I feel writer John Gatins, was going in to many directions. Writer of 'Coach Carter' one of my all time favourite films. I believe Gatins has more in the bag, films that we will remember for decades to come. But 'flight' I am afraid is not one of those films. A great film to watch, but not one you will watch time and time again.