New twist adds suspense and tension to air hijacking plot

Rating: 9/10 (13 September 2014)

Just when one thinks that plane hijacking and air disaster films have about run their course, Hollywood comes up with a new twist. "Non-Stop" adds new mystery and tension to this sub-genre of mystery-action thrillers. And a stellar cast delivers plenty of excitement.
Liam Neesen is a believable U.S. air marshal, Bill Marks; even if the premise of his dislike or fear of flying is a bit hard to swallow. Julianne Moore is excellent in her role as Jen Summers, a passenger whom Marks trusts, then distrusts, then trusts again. The rest of the cast all deliver top performances. Watching this film, one had a sense of real fear among the many passengers. Perhaps the only weak spot in the film was the organizing of a few male passengers to overcome Marks. It didn't seem quite real – had a stagy feel to it.
The cinematography and special effects for this film were outstanding. It has a very taut plot that is well-scripted. It maintains good tension throughout – as a very good mystery-thriller should. And the title is aptly named for the action throughout, as well as for the flight's schedule.