Watch this Film for the Cinematography and Tom Hanks if Nothing Else

Rating: 8/10 (24 June 2017)

Although politically charged and sometimes overly dramatic, Sully tells the incredible story of the pilot who landed a plane on the Hudson River. More specifically, the film deals with the aftermath consequences of the pilot's decision.
In early 2009, the now infamous Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, played by the equally famous Tom Hanks in the film "Sully", attempted to make an emergency landing on January 15. Although he tried to reach an airport, he ends up landing a full plane on the Hudson River and becomes a national hero overnight. Watching these events take place on-screen is breathtaking. However, the aftermath of the events prove to be much less amusing.
Sully is eventually investigated and questioned for his decision to land the plane on the Hudson. Although "Sully" is a short film to begin with, the drawn out investigation made the film appear to be much longer than about an hour and a half. The directing and cinematography is very tastefully done. Which shouldn't be surprising considering the film was directed by Clint Eastwood. But the story leaves the audience wanting.
Ultimately, Sully is exonerated in the film thanks to simulations that prove the wisdom of the famed pilot's split-second decision making. But the investigation is portrayed as unnecessary and mildly intrusive. Many people took offense to the way the National Transportation Safety Board was portrayed in the film. This caused a little controversy among those who work for the investigative agencies responsible for protecting the public. The thing every good movie needs is a villain. Unfortunately, in "Sully", the villain happens to be working for the public. Unlike Canadian geese.