" One can lie to anyone, but never to one's own conscience "

Rating: 9/10 (9 February 2013)

Emerging from the fertile mind of noted writer John Gatins, comes this enlightening introspective study of ability, courage, arrogance and reckless denial. The main actor for this dramatic high flying film is non-other than Denzel Washington. He portrays Whip Whitaker, an experience, but flawed commercial pilot with hundreds of hours of flight time and who's expertise has been adequately proved with past military deeds. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, this movie lays the foundation for what should be a role worthy of an Academy Award. The story follows Whitaker through a scheduled routine flight to Atlanta. Encountering a sever storm, the plane suddenly becomes the center-piece in every pilot's worse nightmare. The plane finds itself tossed about in the sky and despite the incredible efforts of it's crew, the planes plummets into the ground with loss of life and injury. It also initiates a Media frenzy, a Federal Board of Inquiry and a gigantic personal problem for Withaker. With his best friends running interference for him (Bruce Greenwood (Supurb acting) and Don Cheadle (Superior role)), provide a life and career saving out for him. What then follows is the making of a Classic movie for the entire cast. Indeed, John Goodman who plays Harling Mays is a scene stealer and he too should earn a Best Supporting actor award. All in all, this is one film that will become a Milestone for Washington and a recommended movie for anyone looking for an extraordinary movie for our time. ****