An Emotionally Charged Story

Rating: 9/10 (30 December 2013)

I went into this movie not knowing exactly what story I was about to see. I had only seen one preview and it wasn't that good of one. As the movie played out I realized I was watching an amazing piece of film history. I firmly believe that Denzel Washington is one of the best actors of our time. In this movie, as most that he is in, I do not see him as Denezel W., but as the actual character he is portraying. He makes me believe him, which is key. This story is about a Pilot that has a drinking and substance abuse problem. Because of an in flight accident (A very edge of your seat piece of film) he was blood tested and caught. The way the story plays out, and the performances that carried it through are both amazing works of art. The whole movie felt like a true story that I was seeing happen before my own eyes. The topic of substance abuse in a career that holds public trust is also a very of-the-times type of piece, and I love every minute of it. Overall a terrific drama, a near perfect film, I give a high 9/10 rating (only reason no 10/10 is because of a personal lack or re-watch-ability) but will not be buying on BluRay/DVD.