The script is overcooked but wonderfully understated film otherwise

Rating: 8/10 (25 August 2019)

The script's treatment of the aviation safety board is a significant problem in the film. For whatever reason the writer decided to play up the antagonistic angle; this cast the review committee as hostile. This is not supported the historical record. More the point this sort of tension building is unneeded. The script adds a mystery and validation element that the story simply could have done without. I am sure Eastwood's libertarian sensibilities played a role in this poor decisions. Eastwood tends to distrust big structures and sympathize with the every man on the ground.
Sully, the character especially as played by Hanks, is the quintessential Eastwood hero. He has an independent mind, an expert, is calm ,collected. He shows emotional only when he is alone and the danger is resolved. The film is at its best when it is dealing with the aftermath of the crash and how it effects the mental state of Sully. It is rare to have a director, an actor and a character so in sync but while everyone involved had finer moments this film just fits all involved.
Good late Eastwood