OK at Best

Rating: 6/10 (3 September 2017)

Having been interested in air crash investigations I have seen many documentaries on the subject. One thing that rings true is the professionalism and thoroughness of investigations by the NTSB who's sole aim is to establish the cause of the accident and advise any safety recommendations that may arise. They are not their to judge and certainly do not hold hearings until all obtainable facts are at their fingertips. When this film came out I was waiting to see it with baited breath. Unfortunately I found it disappointing. It chopped backwards and forwards in time which I accept is a story telling technique but I think it was a little overboard BUT accept that that is a personal issue. Where I have a big problem is the portrayal of the NTSB who came across as a "Gestapo" type organisation intent on bringing Sully down. This is not a fair representation of the NTSB and I don't think it was necessary to sell the film. Please watch the many good documentaries on Air crash investigations, such as the "Mayday" series - available on "youtube". The one on this particular incident will show you what I mean. Enough said !!