2 different stories in one

Rating: 7/10 (11 August 2013)

I thought of this film being in 2 parts. The first part was the plane crash. I thought it was well done. It was scary and keeps you guessing. First there is a shaky take off, then the plane clears it and it's clear skies, then it goes out of control. Exciting.
Afterwards is the second part of the film, the more serious part, which is following an alcoholic. It turns out the pilot, Whip, is an alcoholic and was drunk on the plane but mechanical failure is what caused the crash. But that don't mean he can't get in trouble too. The ending was unbelievable because I don't think a life time liar would just tell the truth like that.
Also, John Goodman has a cameo as Whip's supplier of anything. He was something else.
FINAL VERDICT: I liked it and Denzel Washington was good and deserved the acting nominations. Check it out.