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Created Dec 02, 2012 08:49AM PST • Edited Dec 02, 2012 08:49AM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   Flight is not really about a doomed flight of an aircraft. Sure, Denzel Washington is prominently featured as a pilot who saves a plane from sure disaster — but that’s not the half of it. Instead, it’s about how this grand person confronts his personal demon of alcoholism. The drama of the crash is riveting to be sure, but so was the aftermath – the squirming in the spotlight, and the often lost battle with himself. This movie is great stuff and Denzel proves once again he earns his big stardom. That said, if you do like flight crash drama – it doesn’t get much better than in this film either.

4. Acting

   Great 4.0

   Denzel Washington – manages to both aggravate you and frustrate you with his failings, yet impress and endear you with his heroics and good heartedness. Great range in a single film.

   Kelly Reilly – I was really taken with her screen presence and looks, but more impressed with her range in the portrayal of a junkie and a caring girlfriend.

   John Goodman – not a large role, but really fun and a great fit.

   Tamara Tunie – I haven’t seen much of her before, a likeable versatile actress that we should see more of.

   Don Cheadle – Great in his role as the conflicted lawyer, but I’m surprised his character wasn’t given more prominence.

   Bruce Greenwood – Straightforward and likeable as the former pilot and now buddy and union rep. My biggest complaint with his role is an unbelievable lack of emotion.

   James Badge Dale – A poignant and funny scene as a terminally ill cancer patient.

5. Male Stars Great 4.0

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

7. Female Costars Great 4.0

8. Male Costars Great 4.0

10. Film

    Great 4.0

    Great on both fronts: a traumatic flight crash, and a drama-heavy character study.

11. Direction Great 4.0

12. Play Great 4.0

13. Music Great 4.0

14. Visuals Great 4.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.0

17. Sex Titillating 2.5

18. Violence Gentle 1.4

19. Rudeness Salty 2.2

21. Reality

    Surreal 2.7

22. Circumstantial Surreal 2.7

23. Biological Surreal 2.7

24. Physical Surreal 2.7