washington & aviation showcase

Rating: 8/10 (6 November 2016)

This is mostly a showcase for Denzel Washington and the airplane scenes, but it works. Washington shows up for a pilot's duty after a wild night of sex, booze, and cocaine, and, after the plane hits turbulence, makes a heroic effort and manages to crash land it with minimal loss of life and damage and is praised for his efforts. However, things change after an investigation.
I think this movie shows how people can rise and fall and can be both a hero and a goat in the public's eye, especially after much scrutiny. Washington's performance was first-rate, and the cast was good, and everything works. It might not work for everyone, though.
** 1/2 out of ****