Flight – A Movie Review

For a change of pace, I took myself to the movies yesterday.  I thoroughly enjoyed watching the movie, Flight.  For those that haven’t seen the trailer,  here is a recap.  An airline pilot (Denzel Washington) crash lands a malfunctioning plane saving the majority of people on board, but an investigation into the malfunctions reveals something troubling.

This movie was about much more than a plane crash.  The crash only set events in motion that reveal the secrets our “hero” has been hiding for years.  Washington’s character, Whip Whitaker, is a study in the complex parts that make up a person.  I don’t want to give away too much of the plot but the movie deals with addiction in a realistic way.  The movie shows the many ways in which a person can lie about a problem to everyone.  Even themselves.  The writing and the acting are excellent.  As a writer, it was a case study in developing a fully formed character.

I highly recommend going to watch this movie.  Just don’t view it before you plan to catch a flight!

Has anyone seen the movie?  What are your thoughts?