On Friday night I went and saw Flight. You might say what attracted me to this movie as its about an aircraft disaster and as I often fly, it is not something you want to witness (especially this flight), but it was the actors. You know that when Densel Washington is in a movie it will be good. Then add Don Cheadle and Bruce Greenwood plus John Goodman and Melissa Leo in supporting roles then how can you not see it.
I had not read anything about the movie, I knew it involved a flight and a crash. So I was wonderfully surprised to see the movie was so much more. The crash yes, but its really about alcoholism and how a person will do anything to hide it.
Of course lying is second nature to a person who drinks heavily, does not want to admit they have an alcohol problem. In this movie it is beautifully displayed. After the pilot (Washington) makes an incredible save where only six people die, rather than all of them, it becomes evident that he was drunk and had cocaine in his system. His first initial desire not to drink, does not last very long. Plus, he has developed a relationship with a gal he met in hospital while having a cigarette, who was there for an overdose and wants to remain clean. This is apply played by Kelly Reilly. I recognized her face from somewhere, but not the name.
Eventually, he does himself in, but not being able to resist the booze, and is redeemed.
The question is - is this movie worth seeing. I believe it is. It is sad at times, hard emotionally, but so well acted and real. The stark honesty at the end of the movie makes it even more believable. For a different, more drama movie, go see Flight. 4 out of 5.
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