Another way to die

Rating: 7/10 (18 December 2014)

"Flight" is movie that, albeit having scenes involving a flight, is about a man more than an object. The plane crash is just an excuse to bring the story of Whitaker's life, which is full of problems, like alcoholism, drug addiction, bad parenting, etc. This story felt particularly touching for me, considering I have lots of relatives with drinking problems, so if you also do, be prepared to see something kind of heavy. Denzel Washington's acting is OK but, in my opinion, the one who steals the show is Brian Geraghty; the scene in which Whitaker comes into his hospital bedroom proved that Geraghty KNOWS how to perform a serious scene, mixed with a lot of feelings. Directing and soundtrack are just regular, and maybe that's why "Flight" doesn't seem to impress spectator in any moment. I believe that a stronger directing and a louder soundtrack could have made this film a lot better. All in all, this isn't anything remarkable and the ending may be a let down for some, but it's an entertaining picture to be seen and reflected about.